Use and Care Manual

4. Set both motion control levers to the start/shutdown position.
5. Move throttle lever to set engine speed:
• Cold start: Set throttle lever to the start position. Use the choke
control as necessary (if equipped).
• Warm start: Set throttle lever to the mow position.
IMPORTANT: Starter may be damaged if starter is operated for
more than 20 seconds at a time:
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6. Turn key switch to the start position.
7. After engine starts, release key switch to the run position,
disengage the choke control (if equipped) and move throttle to mow
position.
IMPORTANT: Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine
damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating,
carbon build-up, and poor performance.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 20 seconds.
9. Release park brake.
10. Set both motion control levers to the neutral position.
Engaging Mower
CAUTION: Clear mowing area of all bystanders when
operating this machine. Thrown objects could cause serious
injury or death.
Keep hands and feet away from blades and discharge
opening.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height.
2. Start engine.
3. Release park brake.
4. Move both motion control levers to the neutral position.
5. Set throttle lever to the RUN position.
NOTE: For smoother engagement, deck can be engaged at transport
position and then lowered to desired cut height.
6. Pull mower engagement switch up to engage mower.
NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate will vary with the amount that the
control levers are moved.
7. Push motion control levers forward slowly. Mow at a safe travel
speed.
Stopping the Engine
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Push the mower engagement switch down to disengage mower.
3. Move the motion control levers to the start/shutdown position.
4. Lock park brake.
5. Move throttle lever to the shutdown position.
6. Allow the engine to cool down for 20 seconds.
7. Turn ignition key to STOP (off) position.
CAUTION: Children or bystanders may attempt to move or
operate an unattended machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the key before
leaving the machine unattended.
8. Remove key.
Moving Machine by Hand
CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the bypass valve is open, the
machine will have unrestricted motion.
• Do not open the bypass valve when the machine is stopped
on an incline to prevent it from going downhill out of control.
IMPORTANT: Transmission damage may occur if the machine is
towed or moved incorrectly:
• Move machine by hand only.
• Do not use another vehicle to move machine.
• Do not tow machine.
When the machine needs to be moved without starting the engine, use
the bypass valves:
NOTE: Do not operate bypass control levers while machine is running.
Do not operate the machine with controls in bypass position.
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1. Rotate levers (A) inward until lever hits a stop.
2. Release park brake.
3. Push machine to desired location and lock park brake.
4. Rotate bypass levers (A) outward to the disengaged position.
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material
Collection System
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with machine running.
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Checking For Plugging While Driving
If grass builds up in front of mower discharge chute, check for plugged
chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).
Operating
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