Operation
WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may cause
injury when lowering and raising the operator
platform. The platform may suddenly drop if not
supported when the latch pin is pulled out.
• Do Not put your hands or ngers in the
platform pivot area when lowering or raising
the operator platform.
• Make sure the platform is supported when
the latch pin is pulled out.
• Make sure the latch secures the platform
when folding it in the up position. Push it
tight against the cushion for the latch pin to
lock into place.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Up
Operating the machine with the platform up is
recommended when:
• Mowing near drop-off's
• Mowing small areas where the machine is too long
• Areas with low over hanging branches or obstacles
• Loading the machine for transport
• Unloading the machine after transport
• Driving up or backing down slopes or ramps.
• Turning in tight areas where platform may contact
obstacles.
To raise the platform, pull the bottom upward and
push it tight against the cushion. The latch pin knob
will snap inward to lock the platform into place (see
Figure 12).
Figure 12
1. Platform
2. Raise upward
3. Latch pin knob snaps inward
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Down
Operating the machine with the platform down is
recommended when:
• Mowing most areas
• Driving down slopes
To lower the platform, push the platform forward
against the cushion to release pressure on the latch
pin, pull the knob outward, and lower the platform
(see
Figure 13).
Figure 13
1. Pull latch pin knob outward
2. Platform
3. Lower
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