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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS
Before operating, become familiar with all the
controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them.
Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand
and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower
Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a
possible emergency.
2.1 ENGINE CONTROLS -
A. Engine Speed Control
B. Keyswitch
C. Operator’s Presence Control (OPC)
D. Engine Recoil Starter Handle (Not shown)
WARNING
When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is
released, the machine will continue to operate a few
feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control
(OPC) to routinely stop the machine.
2.2 BLADE AND TRACTION CONTROLS
1. Blade Clutch Control Switch
2. R.H. Steering Control
3. L.H. Steering Control
4. Neutral Latch Lever
5. Speed Control/Park Lock Lever
WARNING
Neutral Latch is not intended to be used as a park
brake. Never park machine on slopes.
IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the
engine running, turn both pressure relief valves
counter-clockwise 1/2 turn. Turn valves clockwise to
tighten for machine operation.
FIGURE 2.1B
FIGURE 2.1A
(C) OPERATOR’S PRESENCE
CONTROL (OPC)
(AT REAR HANDLEBAR)
(2) RIGHT HAND
TRACTION
CONTROL
(4) NEUTRAL
LATCH LEVER
(B) KEY SWITCH
HANDLEBAR
(1) BLADE CLUTCH
CONTROL SWITCH
(1) BLADE CLUTCH
CONTROL SWITCH
(3) LEFT HAND
TRACTION CONTROL
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
(5) SPEED
CONTROL LEVER
VIEW OF CONTROL PANEL
(Rear of Machine) FROM
OPERATOR’S POSITION
(B) KEY SWITCH
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
LEFT HAND
PUMP
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
TO ROLL MACHINE,
TURN BOTH PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVES
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
1/2 TURN
RIGHT
HAND
PUMP