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OPERATION
Running
1. Release the park brake by pushing the top release button
in and 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. Push the release button on the cutting height lever and
move lever to the pin, release the button.
4. Move throttle control to full throttle.
5. Engage the mower deck by pulling up the blade switch.
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.
WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes
greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes.
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.