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Transport the Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position (see F
Figure 13
).
2. Raise the lift lever (5) to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control (7) to a position between
SLOW and FAST.
4. To go faster, move the shift lever (4) to a faster
speed.
Operation
Use the Parking Brake
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) for-
ward (see F
Figure 13
).
2. Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and
then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the
parking brake will hold the unit.
4. To release the parking brake, completely push the
clutch/brake pedal forward. The parking brake will
automatically release.
WARNING
Before you leave the operator’s position, move the
shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set the
parking brake. Move the blade rotation control to
the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and
remove the i
gnition key.
Change the Cutting Height
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever
(5) as follows (see F
Figure 13
).
1. Move the lift lever forward to lower the mower
housing and back to raise the mower housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift
lever to the highest position and move the blade
rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
Stop the Unit
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) for-
ward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal
(see F
Figure 13
).
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position.
3. Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL position.
4. Set the parking brake.
WARNING
Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
5. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3) to the
OFF position. Remove the key.
7. Some models have a fuel shut-off valve (1) located
under the fuel tank (see F
Figure 14
). If equipped,
close the fuel shut-off valve.
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Figure 14
Operate with the Mower Housing
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower hous-
ing, always operate with the throttle control in the FAST
position.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the lift lever (5) to a height of cut position (see
Figure 13
). In high or thick grass, cut the grass in
the highest position first and then lower the mower
housing to a lower position.
3. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.
4. Slowly move the blade rotation control (1) to the
ENGAGE position.
5. Push the clutch/brake pedal (2) completely forward.
6. Move the shift lever (4) to one of the speed settings.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a
bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed.
7. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
8. Move the throttle control to the FAST position. If you
need to go faster or slower, stop the unit and move
the shift lever to another speed setting.
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