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OPERATING
Forward and Reverse Motion:
1.Move throttle lever to the full-throttle position.
2.Unlock the park brake.
3.Optional “over the lap” levers: Move both motion control levers from the
neutral lock position inward to the neutral position.
4.Push the control levers forward to begin forward motion.
• The farther forward the control levers are moved, the faster the
machine will travel.
• Forward speed range: 0-14 km/h (0-9 mph).
5.Pull both control levers rearward at the same time to begin reverse
motion.
• Reverse speed range: 0-6 km/h (0-4 mph).
6.To stop motion, move both motion control levers forward or rearward
until the machine comes to a stop.
NOTE: The motion control linkages are adjustable. If adjustment is
required, see Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages in
the Service Transmission section.
Forward:
• Push both motion control levers forward at the same time.
Reverse:
• Pull both control levers past center rearward at the same time.
Gentle Left Turn:
• Push right control lever farther forward than the left control lever.
Gentle Right Turn:
• Push left control lever farther forward than the right control lever.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders can be
injured or killed by moving machine and rotating blades.
Before traveling forward or rearward:•
•Carefully check area around machine.
•Disengage mower before backing up.