User Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 BEFORE OPERATING
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use
them before operating the machine. Know beforehand
how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades
and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies.
3.2 STOPPING MACHINE
1. To STOP forward or reverse motion,
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RIGHT HAND
TRACTION
LEVER
firmly squeeze
both Traction Levers towards the handle and hold.
Using your index fingers, pulI right and left Traction
Locks back until both Traction Levers lock in
Traction Locked position. See Figure 3.1.
Make sure that both Traction Locks are in the
Traction Locked position.
Release both Traction Levers slowly and with
caution.
Move Transmission Shift Lever to "Neutral".
Pull Blade Clutch Switch rearward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.1.
Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle)
position. See Figure 3.1.
STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to "Stop"
position. Remove key. See Figure 3.1.
ENGINE
SPEED
BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL
SWITCH
SHOWN IN OFF
POSITION
WARNING I
When the Operator's Presence Control (OPC) is
released, the machine will continue to operate a few
feet. DO NOT use this Operator's Presence Control
(OPC) to rout ne y stop the mach he.
TRACTION LOCK
SHOWN IN TRACTION
LOCKED POSITION
FIGURE 3.1
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