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SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT allow operation of the machine by 
untrained personnel. 
 
IMPORTANT!  BEFORE OPERATING:
 
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use 
them before operating the machine. Know beforehand 
how to STOP machine motion, mower blades and 
engine in preparation for possible emergencies. 
 
3.1  CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS
 
3.1.1.  OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC) 
The Operator Presence Control (OPC) is designed to 
kill the engine should the operator release the handles 
while the mower blades are engaged and/or the 
transmission is in forward or reverse gear.  The OPC is 
activated by depressing one or both of the OPC 
handles located over the left and right handle grips.  
See Figure 3.1.   
 
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. 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT attempt to modify, remove, or otherwise 
alter the OPC in any way.  Doing so may result in 
serious injury or death. 
 
 
 
FIGURE 3.1 
(Left hand shown; 
right hand identical) 
 
3.1.2. TRACTION LEVERS 
The Traction Levers control both the stopping and 
turning of the machine.  See Figure 3.2.  When 
squeezed, the lever simultaneously declutches the 
traction belt while applying the wheel brake.  Squeezing 
the left lever turns the machine to the left, squeezing 
the right lever turns the machine to the right, squeezing 
both left and right levers together stops the machine. 
 
 
 
FIGURE 3.2 
(Left hand shown; 
right hand identical) 
 
WARNING 
To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both 
Traction Levers must be depressed or released at 
the same time when stopping or starting machine 
motion. 
 
3.1.3. TRACTION LOCKS 
The Traction Locks lock the wheel brakes to prevent 
movement of the machine.  See Figure 3.3. 
1. To lock: Firmly squeeze both traction levers 
against the handle grip, and with both thumbs, push 
the tab atop each traction lock forward.  Slowly 
release the traction lever, checking to be sure that 
the locks have held. 
2. To unlock: Firmly squeeze both traction levers 
against the handle grip and release.  The locks are 
spring-loaded, and will automatically disengage. 
 
 
 
FIGURE 3.3 
(Right hand shown; 
left hand identical) 
 
 
 
 
OPC  
HANDLE 
HANDLE 
GRIP 
HANDLE 
GRIP 
TRACTION 
LEVER 
PUSH  
TRACTION 
LOCK 
FORWARD
TRACTION LEVER 
SHOWN IN LOCKED 
POSITION 
SQUEEZE 
TRACTION 
LEVER  
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