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Note: Do not hold the key in the “Start” position for more than 10 seconds or you
may damage the starter. If the engine does not start in this time, wait about 30 seconds
and try again.
i. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts, push the choke
on halfway and as the engine warms, push the choke off all
the way.
2.
Operating the Mower:
Operating a zero-turning-radius mower is
not like operating a tractor-type riding mower. The zero-turning-
radius mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguing
to operate. However, getting used to the fingertip control of the
zero-turning-radius mower takes some practice. We strongly rec-
ommend 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 neutral 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 for-
ward.
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 while moving forward, 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,
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 posi-
tion and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the
blades rotating.
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