Product Manual

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Driving the Mower
• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
• Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
• Set the throttle control to FULL.
• Push down on both engine kill / operator presence
handles to deactivate engine kill system. Push
the brake lever forward to disengage the parking
brake.
• With your thumbs, pressing the ground speed
control levers forward will move the mower
forward. Pulling them back will move the mower
backwards. The farther the levers are pushed or
pulled will result in a faster ground speed.
• To slow the mower, gently release your thumb
pressure on the ground speed control levers to
return them to the neutral position.
While it is not recommended, traveling up and down
slopes may be required from time to time. These
guidelines are listed for your safety.
Traveling Up a Slope
Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will
probably far exceed any other machine you may have
operated, caution should be observed.
• Never make abrupt speed or directions changes
on a slope.
• Never push down on the handle bars while
going up a grade. A slight lifting pressure is
recommended to keep the front wheels on the
ground.
Traveling Down a Slope
A very slow ground speed should always be
used when traveling down a slope. This can be
accomplished by GENTLY moving the ground speed
control levers towards the reverse direction.
WARNING
Operating on steep slopes can be dangerous.
• Select slow ground speed before driving onto
a slope. Use extra caution when operating on
slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.
• Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down,
use caution when changing directions and DO
NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE.
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the
parking brake is engaged.
2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require
choking.
Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle
position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the
knob OUT fully.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke
(push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle
speed and allow to warm up.
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute
before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate
the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch
to STOP. Use this method only in emergency
situations. For normal engine shut down follow the
procedure given in Stopping The Rider.
Stopping the Mower
1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the
neutral position will stop movement.
2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO
switch.
3. Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up
until it locks into position.
4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position
and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the
key.
OPERATION
Not for
Reproduction