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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR RIDER MOWER
Using Throttle/Choke Control
The throttle/choke control is used to increase or
decrease the speed of the engine.The FAST and the
SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a rabbit
and a turtle respectively. See Figure 7.
• For normal operation and when using a grass
catcher, move the throttle/choke control to the
FAST position.
• To keep the engine cool while running the rider,
move the throttle/choke control to the FAST
position.
• For transport and to tow pull-behind attachments,
move the throttle/choke control to the SLOW
position.
• Do not adjust the governor to increase or decrease
the engine speed. The governor is set at the factory
for maximum engine performance, and should not
be altered.
Using Parking Brake
To engage parking brake
• Completely push the brake pedal down and stop
the unit.
• With your right foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever to the neutral position.
• Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with your
right foot, pull up the parking brake knob. Make
sure the parking brake holds the unit.
• Release the brake pedal. Shut the engine by
turning off the ignition key. Remove the key from
the rider. Now your rider mower is parked.
To release the parking brake
• Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake will be
automatically disengaged.
Before Starting
Service the engine with gasoline as described in the
engine manual. Check the oil level.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
when engine is running or hot. Do not
smoke while filling up the gasoline tank.
Starting Engine
• Attach the wire to the spark plug.
• Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.
• Set throttle/choke control in the CHOKE position
(all the way forward).
• Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
• Turn the ignition key to the START position. As
soon as the engine starts, let the key return to the
ON position.
• Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE position
and into FAST throttle position.
Starting Mower
• Depress the brake pedal so that the parking brake
is disengaged.
• Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or the
REVERSE position as you desire. Look to the rear
and check before backing up.
• Release the brake pedal.
• Depress the "Go" Pedal.
• To stop, release the "Go" Pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
• Press the blade engagement pedal downward until
the blades are turning.The blades can be engaged
either while the mower is in motion or while it is
standing.
NOTE: Your rider mower is equipped with a blade lock
to keep the blade engaged without the operator having
to depress the blade pedal continuously. See Figure 6.
• To engage the blade lock: While pressing down
on the blade pedal, push the blade lock down with
your heel. It should click into the “blade engaged”
position. To disengage the blade lock, simply push
down on the blade pedal and release the lock.
WARNING: When the blades are engaged,
keep feet and hands away from the
discharge opening, the blades or any part
of the deck.
Stopping Mower
• Release blade engagement pedal all the way.
• Release "Go" Pedal and depress the brake pedal.
• When the mower comes to a complete stop, place
the shift lever in neutral.
• Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the
parking brake knob.
• Turn the ignition key to OFF position and remove
the key.
NOTE: Do not leave the key in the ON position when
you are not operating the mower. Such action will drain
the battery dead.
To Empty Grass Catcher
• Stop the mower completely, pull up on the
parking brake knob and take the ignition key out.
Get off the operator’s seat.