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SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to
provide you with the safety and reliability you would
expect from an industry leader in outdoor power
equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and
effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the
unit to remind you of this important information while you
are operating your unit.
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider and mower should be carefully
read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when
these instructions are not followed. The information is for
your safety and it is important! The safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. Contact your dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Burn hazard
The exhaust pipe and surrounding
surfaces are hot and can cause
burns.
Avoid contact with hot surfaces.
WARNING
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Right Ground
Speed Lever
(Controls Right Drive Wheel)
Forward
Neutral Start / Park
Reverse
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Left Ground
Speed Lever
(Controls Right Drive Wheel)
Forward
NeutralStart / Park
Reverse
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Low Cut
1
4
3
2
High Cut
OPERATION
To Stop the Engine:
1. Move ground speed levers to PARK
positions.
2. Move engine speed control to FAST.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
FORWARD TRAVEL
To Turn On the Mower Blades:
1. Sit in seat.
2. Start the engine (see "To Start Engine").
3. Pull the mower blade switch UP to
turn the mower blades on.
To Drive:
1. Start the engine (see "To Start the Engine").
2. Move both ground speed levers in from
PARK position simultaneously. (Engine
will stop if levers are not moved in at the
same time).
3. Move levers as shown to travel.
To Turn the Mower Blades Off:
1. Push the mower blade switch DOWN to
turn the mower blades off.
START / PARK POSITION
REVERSE TRAVEL
LEFT TURN RIGHT TURN
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Decal - Ground
Speed Lever
Part No. 1734271
Decal - Ground Speed Lever
Part No. 1734270
Decal - Cutting Height
Indicator
Part No. 1733458
Decal - Amputation Hazard
Part No. 1704276
Decal - Amputation and
Thrown Objects Hazard
Part No. 1704277
Decal - Operation, Lower
Part No. 1734207
Decal - Operation, Upper
Part No. 1734236
Decal - Cutting
Height Switch
Part No. 1734276
Decal - Hot Surfaces
Part No. 1734273
(Located on RH side)
Decal - Transmission
Release
Part No. 1734532
(Located on rear frame)
Decal - Control Panel
Part No. 1734272
DANGER
Amputation Hazard
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To avoid injury from rotating
blades, stay clear of deck edge.
DANGER
Amputation and
Thrown Objects Hazard
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To avoid injury from rotating blades and
thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge
and discharge. Do not mow without
deflector or entire grass catcher in place.
Choke
CLOSED
(Pull Knob Up)
OPEN
(Push Knob Down)
Ignition Switch
Engine Speed
FAST
SLOW
Mower Blades
ON
(Pull Up)
OFF
(Push Down)
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Sit in the seat.
Move ground speed levers to START/PARK
positions (move both levers out).
Turn the mower blades OFF
(push switch down).
Move engine speed control to FAST position
(lever full forward).
Pull the choke knob up to CLOSED position.
Turn ignition switch to START to crank the engine.
After the engine starts:
-release the ignition switch key (it will return to RUN position)
-push the choke knob down to OPEN position
Always set the engine speed to FAST for driving and mowing.
To Start the Engine:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
START/PARK
Roll-over hazard
Operating on slopes can cause loss of
control and roll-overs.
• If you cannot back-up a hill, do not drive
on it.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
turn the blades off and back down slowly.
• Avoid sudden turns.
• Go up and down slopes, not across.
DANGER
Avoid serious injury or death:
• Know the location and function of
all controls.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields,
switches, etc.) in place and working.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.
• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before
placing hands or feet near blade(s).
• When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and
set parking brake.
WARNING
Amputation hazard
Rotating blades cut off arms and legs.
• Stop the mower when children or others are
near.
• Do not carry riders (especially children) even
with the blades off. They may fall off or return
for another ride when you are not expecting it.
• Look down and behind before and while
backing.
Carbon monoxide hazard
The engine emits poisonous carbon
monoxide gas.
• Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
• Only operate outdoors.
Fire hazard
Gasoline is flammable.
Yard debris is combustible.
• Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes
before refueling.
• Keep unit cleaned of debris.
• Read the operator's manual
before using this product.
10º Max.
10º Max.
DO NOT TOW THIS MACHINE!
Damage to transmission may result.
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CLOSED
FAST
OFF
START
1
2
3
5
6
4
Decal - Tracking
Adjustment
Part No. 126638
Decal - Cutting Hazard
Part No. 1734672
(Located on rear frame)
Cutting
Height
RAISE
MOWER
LOWER
MOWER
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