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h. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts,
move the choke/throttle to the detent as
the engine warms.
4.
Operating the Mower:
Operating a zero-turn-
ing-radius mower is not like operating a trac-
tor-type riding mower. The zero-turning-radius
mower is much more maneuverable and
much less fatiguing to operate. However, get-
ting used to the fingertip control of the zero-
turning-radius mower takes some practice.
We strongly recommend that you locate a
“test area” where you can operate the mower
for about 30 minutes without being disturbed.
a. Get into the operator’s seat.
b. Start the engine.
c. Use the transport lever to raise the mowing
deck to the transport position. Make sure
the blade clutch switch is off.
d. After the engine has warmed, adjust the
throttle to the fast position.
e. Release the parking brake.
f. Fold in the steering levers to the operating
position.
WARNING:
When operating this mower forward, do not
allow the steering levers to return to the neu-
tral position on their own. Always maintain a
firm grip on the steering levers, operate them
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of
the levers when starting or stopping.
g. To go forward, move both steering levers
slightly forward and the mower will slowly
move forward. The farther you move the
levers forward the faster the mower will go
forward.
h. To back up, move both steering levers
slightly backward and the mower will slowly
move backward. The farther you move the
levers backward the faster the mower will
go backward.
i. To turn, pull the lever back on the side to
which you want to turn. The farther back
you pull the lever, the faster and more
sharply you will turn. Initially, you will have
to be careful to avoid turning too fast and
too far.
j. After you have mastered operating the
mower, use the transport lever to lower the
mowing deck to the cutting position and
pull on the electric blade clutch switch to
start the blades rotating.
k. Practice mowing in straight passes. When
you feel confident, slowly practice mowing
around obstacles such as trees.
5. Parking the Mower:
a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch.
b. Use the Deck Lift Handle to raise the mow-
ing deck to the transport position.
c. Drive the mower to the cleanup or storage
area.
d. Move the throttle to slow.
e. Place the steering levers in the neutral
position.
f. Set the parking brake.
g. Turn off the ignition switch and take the key
from the switch.
h. Close the fuel shutoff valves.
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the
key from the ignition to prevent the engine
from accidentally starting before performing
any maintenance on this mower.
A. Cleaning your Deck
Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clip-
pings fro the deck’s underside and prevent the
buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the fol-
lowing steps
after
each mowing:
IMPORTANT:
Make certain the machine’s dis-
charge chute is directed
away
from people, chil-
dren, animals, and your house, garage, parked
cars, etc.
a. Drive the machine to a level, clear spot on
your lawn, near enough to a water faucet
(spigot) for your garden hose to reach.
b. Make sure that the PTO (mower deck
blade engage) control is in the “OFF” posi-
tion.
c. Move shift lever or speed control into the
“Neutral” position.
d. Set the parking brake, and turn the ignition
key to the “STOP” position to stop the
engine.
e. Thread hose coupler (packaged with this
manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
See Figure 7.
f. Attach the hose coupler to the water port
on your mower deck’s surface. See Figure
7. Turn the water on.
g. While sitting in the machine operator’s
position, re-start the engine and place
throttle lever in the Fast (rabbit) position.
h. Move the PTO control to the “ON” position.
i. Remain in the machine operator’s position,
and with the mower deck engaged for a
minimum of two minutes per wash out,
start with the trim (operator’s left) side, and