Operator's Manual

12
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid
injury.
Danger
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:
• Do not mow near drop–offs or near water.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 12.5 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Figure 2
1. Safe Zone—use the
Timecutter here
2. Use walk behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop–offs and water.
3. Water
Controls
Become familiar with all of the controls (Fig. 3 and 4)
before you start the engine and operate the machine.
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Figure 3
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle/Choke
3. Power take off (PTO)
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Figure 4
1. Motion control lever
2. Height-of-cut lever
3. Armrests —Optional for
models 74402 and 74403
Parking Brake
The parking brake is automatically set when the motion
control levers are in the brake position (Fig. 9).
Always position the motion control levers into the brake
position when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.