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of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the
chance of fire and permit proper cooling.
Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow
these procedures for “zero turns”:
To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT)
when traveling FORWARD:
1. Come to a stop,
2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more
than 1/2 maximum reverse speed) to initiate
REVERSE travel,
3. Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while
maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel
position.
4. To stop the turn and reintiate FORWARD travel,
slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE
travel position to a FORWARD travel position equal t
that of the LEFT lap bar.
5. Alternatively, release both lap bars and the machine
should stop turning, (this is a safety check, the normal
procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap
bars to the Neutral psoition).
To turn counter-clockwise (front of machine moves toward
LEFT) when traveling FORWARD:
1. Come to a stop,
2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more
than 1/2 maximum reverse speed) to initiate
REVERSE travel,
3. Then slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while
maintaining the LEFT lap bar in the rearward travel
position.
4. To stop the turn and reintiate FORWARD travel,
slowly move the LEFT lap bar from the REVERSE
travel position to a FORWARD travel position equal t
that of the RIGHT lap bar.
5. Alternatively, release both lap bars and the machine
should stop turning, (this is a safety check, the normal
procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap
bars to the Neutral psoition).
2. Safety Awareness when Mowing
a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those above
15 degrees (27% slope).
b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use
extra care and go slowly.
c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction
is at a minimum going downhill.
d. Do not operate with discharge side of the
mower toward streets, buildings, play
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grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani-
mals, and other people.
e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the
traction surface is wet, unstable, or slippery.
f. Use extra care when grass clippings, leaves,
pine needles, or debris are present as trac
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tion can be reduced.
g. Slow-down before turning and come to a
complete stop before any zero turn maneu
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ver.
h. Do not stop machine or park machine over
combustible materials such as dry grass,
leaves, debris, etc.
3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat-
tern
a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the area
to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).
b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that
the turns are uphill rather than downhill.
c. Align the mower so as to head directly
toward the object on the far side.
d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine to
match cutting conditions, terrain, and opera
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tor familiarity with the controls and keep the
machine headed directly toward the align
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ment object. Do not go fast as to reduce cut
quality or to be uncomfortable in controlling
the speed and direction of the machine.
e. When approaching the other end of a strip,
slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is
recommended unless a zero turn is
required. The speed of a U-turn that will
allow for machine controllability and minimal
turf defacement will be dependent on several
factors including: the speed of the turn, the
radius of the turn, the tire tread pattern, the
traction coefficient of the tire to the traction
surface, the slope of the traction surface.
f. Remember, a zero turn requires that the for-
ward or reverse travel of the machine be
stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or
severe turf defacement can occur.
g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf,
change the direction that the strips are
mowed by approximately 45 degrees the
next and each subsequent time that the area
is mowed.
B.Controls
1.
Engine Ignition and Start Switch:
(See Fig-
ure 1.) Located on the instrument housing
below the right side of the operator’s seat.
When the key is inserted and turned clockwise,
45 degrees, the ignition circuit is closed. Turn
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ing the switch further against spring pressure
starts the engine. The engine will only start if
the blade clutch switch is in the “off” position,
the parking brake is engaged and the left and
right steering levers are in the neutral position.
The key should always be removed from the
switch if the operator leaves the mower’s seat.
2.
Engine Throttle Control:
(See Figure 1.)
Located on the left side of the mower next to
the operator’s seat. Moving the throttle control