Running
1. Release the park brake by moving the lever downward.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator presence
system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the park
brake will shut off the engine.
2. Move the steering controls inwards, out of the neutral
position (N).
3. Release foot pedal latch and lower deck to set cutting
height.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is near mower
when engaging blade switch.
Make sure the work area is free from objects that could be
thrown by the rotating blades.
4. Move throttle control to full throttle.
5. Engage the mower deck by pulling up the blade switch.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise
symbol).
2. Move the steering controls outward.
3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the blade switch
down.
4. Raise the mower deck by pressing the foot pedal forward
to the transport position.
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OPERATION