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Disconnect the Transmission
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect to
release the transmission. The automatic drive discon-
nect is located near the right rear tire.
1. The engine must be off.
2. Move and latch the automatic drive disconnect in
the PUSH position (see B
B, Figure 12
). The trans-
mission is now released and the unit can be
pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity oil in the
transmission will make the unit difficult to pus
h.
3. To engage the transmission, unlatch and push-in
the automatic drive disconnect. The transmission
is now connected and ready to operate.
WARNING
Before you leave the operator’s position, release the
speed control pedal. Set the parking brake. Move
the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE
position. Stop the engine and remove the ignition
key.
Use the Parking Brake
1. Fully depress the clutch/brake pedal (see
Figure 13
).
2. Pull up the parking brake knob (F
Figure 15
).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and
then release the parking brake knob. Make sure
the parking brake will hold the unit.
4. To release the parking brake, fully depress the
clutch/brake pedal. The parking brake will automat-
ically release.
Figure 15
Change the Cutting Height
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever
as follows.
1. Move the lift lever forward to lower the mower
deck and back to raise the mower deck (see
Figure 16
).
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift
lever to the highest position and move the blade
rotation control to the DISENGAGE position (see
Figure 9
).
Change Directions
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use the left
brake pedal. Use only the speed co
ntrol pedals.
1. Slowly remove your foot from the forward speed
control pedal (1) or reverse speed control pedal (2)
(see F
Figure 14
). The forward speed control pedal
or reverse speed control pedal will automatically
return to the NEUTRAL position.
2. When the unit stops, slowly move the forward
speed control pedal or reverse speed control pedal
to the desired direction.
Figure 14
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