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OPERATING
Using the Park Brake
Locking park brake:
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1. Push and hold brake pedal (A) down.
2. Pull park brake lever (B) up to lock park brake.
3. Release brake pedal. Pedal should stay down and park
brake lever should stay locked.
Unlocking park brake:
1. Push and hold brake pedal down.
2. Push park brake lever down to unlock park brake.
3. Release brake pedal.
Using the Fuel Gauge
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Check fuel level at fuel window (A).
Using the Service Reminder
NOTE: Service hours will continue to run and service
intervals will be wrong if key is not returned to STOP
position.
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• The service reminder (A) shows the number of hours
the engine has run and will indicate that service is
necessary for the engine (B) or the mower (C). When
service is required, the service reminder will flash for two
hours. Follow the service timetable in the SERVICE
INTERVALS section.
• Turn the key to STOP position when not using the
machine. The hours will continue to increase if the key is
left in the on or run position.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit in seat.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Lock the park brake.
4. Put transmission in neutral.
5. Check starting conditions:
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders
may attempt to move or operate an unattended
machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the
key before leaving the machine unattended.
B
A
A
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide and can cause
serious illness or death.
Move the vehicle to an outside area before
running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area
without adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine
exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of
the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to
clear the exhaust fumes out.
B
C
A