OPERATION
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Before Starting
Read the sections Safety Instructions and •
Controls before starting the machine.
Perform the daily maintenance before •
starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the
Maintenance section).
Check that there is sufcient fuel in the fuel •
tank.
Adjust the seat to the desired position.•
The following conditions must be fullled before the
engine can be started:
The driver must be seated on the seat.•
The blade switch for engaging the mower •
blades must be depressed.
The parking brake must be on.•
Both steering controls must be in the locked •
(outer) neutral position.
Starting the Engine
Sit on the seat.1.
Raise the mower deck with the foot pedal to 2.
the transport position.
Activate the parking brake.3.
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Start conditions
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Blade switch
Disengage the mower blades by depressing 4.
the blade switch.
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Raise the mower deck