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Operation
Location of Controls
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rotation con-
trol to start and stop the rotation of the blade (see
Fig-
ure 13
).
Clutch/Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two functions.
The first function is a clutch. The second function is a
brake.
Headlight Switch (3): The headlight switch is the first
part of the ignition switch. To use the lights with the en-
gine running, turn the key to the position for the lights.
Ignition Switch (3): Use the ignition switch to start and
stop the engine.
Shift Lever (4): Use the shift lever to change the speed
of the unit.
Lift Lever (5): Use the lift lever to change the height of
cut.
Parking Brake Lever (6): Use the parking brake lever to
engage the brake when you leave the unit.
Throttle Control Lever (7): Use the throttle control lever
to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.
2
1
3
6
7
5
4
Figure 13
2. For transport and to tow pull behind attachments,
move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
3. The engine governor is set at the factory for
maximum performance. Do not adjust the governor
to increase the speed of the engine.
Use the Throttle Control
Use the throttle control (7) to increase or decrease the
speed of the engine (see F
Figure 13
).
CAUTION
Always operate the engine with the throttle control
in the FAST position. If the engine runs for sever
al
minutes at slower than the FAST position, the
engine and transmission will overheat and can be
damage
d.
1. The FAST position is marked with a detent. For
normal operation and when using a grass bagger,
move the throttle control to the FAST position. For
maximum charging of the battery and for a cooler
running engine, operate the engine in the FAST
position.
Use the Blade Rotation Control
Use the blade rotation control (1) to engage the
blade(s) (see F
Figure 13
).
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade
rotation control (1) is in the DISENGAGE position.
2. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE
position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you engage the
blade(s), the seat switch or the grass bag switch is not
activated.
3. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position to stop the blade(s). Before
you leave the operator’s position, make sure the
blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a
road, move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
WARNING
Always keep your hands and feet away from the
blade, deflector opening, and the mower housing
when the
engine runs.
Use the Shift Lever
To change the forward speed or the direction of the
unit, follow the steps below.
CAUTION
Befo re you move the shift lever, completely push
the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If t
he
unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2)
forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the
pedal (see F
Figure 13
).
2. Move the throttle control lever (7) to the SLOW
position.
3. To go forward, move the shift lever (4) to a forward
speed setting. To go backward, move the shift
lever to reverse.
4. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not
keep your foot on the pedal.
5. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.