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OPERATING
Engage Cruise Control
MX7696
1. Push forward pedal down until you reach desired travel
speed.
2. Pull lever (A) up and release forward pedal to lock the
cruise control.
Disengage Cruise Control
• Depress brake pedal, tap on forward pedal or push
cruise control lever down to the off position.
Using Mower Lift Lever
MX7695
Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine
• Pull lift lever (A) all the way back to transport position or
100 mm (4 in.) cutting height.
Mowing
• Push attachment lift lever (A) forward into the slot
adjacent to the desired cutting height.
• Slide the mower deck height reminder tab (B) to the
desired cutting height for the next time you mow.
Using Mower
1. Start engine and run at half speed for a couple of
minutes to warm up.
2. Lower mower to desired cutting height position.
MX7697
3. Push PTO lever (A) forward to engage mower.
4. Push throttle lever (B) up to the full throttle position.
NOTE: The mower and engine will stop as the reverse
foot pedal is depressed with mower engaged.
5. Disengage mower blades before moving in reverse.
Pushing Machine
A
A
B
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stay clear of rotating
drivelines:
• Entanglement in rotating driveline can
cause serious injury or death.
• Wear close fitting clothing.
• Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline
is stopped before getting near it.
• Make sure that all shields are installed and
used properly.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! With the free-wheeling
valve open, the machine will have unrestricted
motion.
• The machine may free-wheel out of control if
the free-wheeling valve is opened with the
machine on an incline.
• Park the machine on a level surface before
opening the free-wheeling valve.
A
B