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OPERATION
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F−050611L
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the
steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push
the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not
stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal (see Figure 8).
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Figure 8
2. Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position (see
Figure 9).
Throttle
Control Lever
Figure 9
3. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward speed setting.
4. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse. Always disen-
gage blades and look down and behind before and while back-
ing.
Shift Lever
Figure 10
5. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot
on the pedal.
6. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
FUNCTION
SHIFT LEVER
5−6 Speeds
THROTTLE
Trimming
Snow Thrower
1
Bagging Grass 1 or 2
FAST
Mulching Grass 1 or 2
FAST
CHOKE
Normal Mowing 2 or 3
FAST
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
3 or 4
SLOW
Transport 5 or 6
THROTTLE
Attachments *
* See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.