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brake. The higher engine speed will make the
controls much more responsive and the mower
much quicker; Use caution if it is your first time.
Now try moving the hand control levers, one at a
time, very slightly, forward and backward.
Gradually increase your speed until you are well
acquainted with the operation of the hand controls
and the mower’s behavior. After gaining a good
feel for how the mower handles, gradually attempt
higher engine speeds until familiar with operation
at full throttle engine speed.
How to Stop and Park the Mower
Come to a complete stop. If the blades are on,
turn them off using the switch on the instrument
panel. Make sure the control levers are in the
exact neutral position. Set the parking brake,
reduce the engine speed to idle, (keep engine
running at the idle speed for about 1 minute)
shut off the ignition switch to stop the engine and
then remove the key from the ignition switch. Turn
fuel valve to the “OFF” position. The mower is now
parked. Do not leave mower unattended on a
sloped surface.
Driving the Mower Over a Curb
To climb a curb, first see the Safety Instructions
section of this manual, especially the parts on:
• Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Operation In Reverse
• Operation In Forward Direction
Next, raise the mower deck into the locked transport
position. This is the highest position for the mower
deck. Then drive the mower in reverse at a 45
degree angle to the curb (with the left side of the
mower closest to the curb) until you are within an
inch or two of the left-rear tire hitting the curb. Stop
and then gradually bump into the curb with that tire
until it is just on top of the curb. If the tire slips even
while lurching the mower into the curb, then the curb
is too high and you should use ramps or find another
way. The mower should still be at a 45 degree angle
to the curb. Now, while maintaining the same angle
to the curb, continue to back up until the right-rear
tire is close to the curb. Using the same technique
lurch the right tire onto the curb. After both wheels
are on top of the curb, turn the mower
counterclockwise and back up so the left caster
wheel comes over and last should be the right caster
wheel as the mower is twisting to the left
(counterclockwise). The technique works the best if
you try not to drive backwards at a near 90 degree
angle to the curb but get all of the wheels to go over
while the mower is moving at least a 45 degree angle
to the curb. To drive off a curb, first try driving up
onto it to make sure the curb is not too high. If the
curb is not too high, drive the right-front caster off
first while driving toward the curb at a 45 degree
angle (the curb should be to your right). Then,
maintain that 45 degree angle so the left caster goes
over, then the right-rear wheel, then the left rear
wheel. WARNING: Do NOT step off the mower
during ANY maneuver.
Never drive straight onto or off a curb.
Never drive straight onto or off a curb. If you do the
whole procedure at a very sharp angle it will tend to
minimize the contact of the mower deck with the curb
and you will be able to more safely control the
mower.
Mowing on Varying Terrain
See the Safety Instructions section of this manual,
especially the parts on:
• Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Operation On Slopes
• Operation In Reverse
• Operation In Forward Direction
• Operation During Zero-Radius Turns
Fuel System/Fuel Shut-Off Valves
Do not fill fuel tank completely. Fill until level is 1 inch
below the bottom of the fill neck. This will allow for
the gas to expand. (Refer to fuel safety section of this
manual) (use a minimum of 87 octane gasoline) (You
may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol and
gasoline containing up to 5% of methanol.)
•
Close fuel shut-off valve for transport,
maintenance and storage.
1. fuel cap
2. roll-over vent
3. fuel tank
4. fuel shut-off valve
5. fuel gauge
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