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amount, one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will
turn within its own length.
In order to start the engine, both steering levers must be opened
out to the side in the neutral position; the parking brake must be
engaged; and the blade clutch switch must be “off”. However, once
the engine starts, the parking brake must be released before the
operator places the steering levers into the operating position or
the engine will automatically shut off.
Note:
The Steering Lever will return toward neutral when released, but they
should be placed in neutral by the driver. If the Drive Handles are not placed in neutral,
the tractor may creep.
4.
Electric Blade Clutch Switch:
(See Figure 1.) Located on the
right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off”
toggle switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies
power to the cutting blades through the PTO. The switch must be
turned off to start the engine and should be turned off for safety
any time another person approaches the mower or the mowing
deck is raised to the transport position. Power to the electric clutch
will also be cut off if the operator leaves the operator’s seat.
5.
Parking Brake:
(See Figure 3.) Located on the left side of the trac-
tion unit. The handle is an overcenter lever which applies the inter-
nal drum-type brake on each drive wheel when the handle is pulled
to the rear. The brake must be engaged in order to start the engine.
6.
Deck Lift Handle:
(See Figure 3.)
Located on the right front corner of
the mowing deck.To raise the mowing
deck to the transport position, the
lever is pulled to the rear and moved
inward to lock into a stop for trans-
port. To lower the mowing deck, raise
Brake
Steering Levers
Deck Lift Handle
Figure. 3
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