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Throttle Lever
Changes the engine speed.
Fast (1) – Increases engine speed.
Slow (2) – Decreases engine speed.
Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
Power take off (PTO) switch engages and
disengages the mower blades.
Pull the power take off (PTO) switch to On
position to engage mower blades (1).
Push the power take off (PTO) switch to Off
position to disengage mower blades (2).
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
steering control levers are in the neutral posi-
tion, the PTO switch is in the Off position and
parking brake is set.
Mower Lift Lever (992042, 043, 044, 051, 054, 055,
077, 078, 079, 080, 081, 082, 310, 311)
Raises and lowers the mower deck.
To lower (1) – Move mower lift lever forward.
To raise (2) – Move mower lift lever rearward.
Release lever to hold the mower deck in
selected position.
Cylinder Stops
Ensure the same cutting height after raising the deck to clear
an obstacle. Store the stops on the post behind the hydraulic
lift cylinder. The stops come in two (2) sizes, 11/32 in.
(8.73 mm) and 11/16 in. (17.5 mm).
1. Remove the cylinder stops from the post and snap
onto the lift cylinder rod.
2. Push the lift lever forward until the cylinder rests
against the cylinder stops.
Mower Lift Pedal (992064, 083, 092, 093, 094, 095,
096, 097)
To Transport: Push mower lift pedal (1) all the way forward
until lift lock (2) engages.
To Set Cutting Height: Put cutting height adjustment pin in
desired hole. Push mower lift pedal (1) forward and hold
while pushing down on the lift lock (2). Slowly lower mower
lift pedal (1) until deck lift contacts cutting height adjustment
pin.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Control fuel flow from left or right fuel tank.
Open the valve to operate the engine. Turn
the valve to Off when storing or transporting
the unit.
Parking Brake Lever
1. Pull lever up to engage parking brake.
2. Push lever down to disengage parking
brake.
Seat Adjustments
To adjust seat forward or backward:
1. While seated, pull seat adjustment lever outward and
slide seat into desired position.
2. Release lever and slide seat forward or back to lock
seat into position.
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
Indicator lights up Red if the oil pressure is
low. Check oil level and add if necessary.
Refer to engine manual.
Hour Meter
Records total number of hours the engine
has been run.
IMPORTANT: Keep a record of Hour Meter
readings for recommended Lubrication and
Maintenance intervals.
NOTE: For accurate readings be sure Igni-
tion Switch is OFF when unit is not in opera-
tion.
CAUTION: AVOID PINCH POINTS. Always use the
T-portion of the cylinder stop when removing or
installing the cylinder stops.
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WARNING: Make all seat adjustments with unit
stationary, parking brake on and engine shut off.
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