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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION (Continued)
2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE
1. Shift speed control lever to neutral.
2. Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING
ENGINE”.
3. Release clutch/brake pedal.
4. Slowly shift speed control lever forward for
forward motion or to the rear for reverse motion. See
Figure 2.7.
FIGURE 2.7
2.3.3 STARTING MOWER BLADE
1. Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING
ENGINE”.
2. Pull blade switch OUT to engage blade. See
Figure 2.8.
FIGURE 2.8
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades with machine in reverse.
STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down
for children, pets and hazards before and while
backing.
2.4 STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, WHEEL DRIVE
2.4.1. STOPPING ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF"
position. See Figure 2.9.
FIGURE 2.9
2.4.2. STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE
1. Fully depress clutch/brake pedal to stop wheel
drive. See Figure 2.10.
FIGURE 2.10
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
FULLY DEPRESS
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL TO
STOP WHEEL MOTION
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
FORWARD
SPEEDS
KEY
RUN
START
OFF
PULL BLADE
SWITCH OUT TO
THE “ON”
POSITION
PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO
THE “OFF” POSITION
ON
OFF