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Ignition Switch (Electric Start Models)
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three
positions:
positions:
OFF
Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical
system.
RUN
Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical
system.
START
Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the run position
with the engine stopped-this drains the battery.
with the engine stopped-this drains the battery.
Features and Controls
Cutting Height Adjustment Handles
The cutting height adjustment handles control the mower
deck cutting height. To raise the mower deck cutting height
crank the cutting height adjustment handles clockwise. To
lower the mower deck cutting height, crank the cutting
height adjustment handles counter-clockwise. To ensure an
even cut, both cutting height adjustment handles must be
adjusted to the same height.
deck cutting height. To raise the mower deck cutting height
crank the cutting height adjustment handles clockwise. To
lower the mower deck cutting height, crank the cutting
height adjustment handles counter-clockwise. To ensure an
even cut, both cutting height adjustment handles must be
adjusted to the same height.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Engine Kill / Operator Presence
Handles
Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock
system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so
depressing one handle depresses both. The operator must
depress the handles in order to deactivate the engine kill
system. Handles must be depressed to disengage the
parking brake and engage the PTO switch.
system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so
depressing one handle depresses both. The operator must
depress the handles in order to deactivate the engine kill
system. Handles must be depressed to disengage the
parking brake and engage the PTO switch.
Transmission Release Valves
The transmission release levers deactivate the transaxle so
that the unit can be pushed by hand. See PUSHING THE
UNIT BY HAND for operational information.
that the unit can be pushed by hand. See PUSHING THE
UNIT BY HAND for operational information.
Transmission Oil Fill
Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil
reservoirs. It also serves as extra holding capacity for oil as
the transmissions heat up and the oil expands. See CHECK
TRANSMISSION OIL for oil level check and fill procedures.
reservoirs. It also serves as extra holding capacity for oil as
the transmissions heat up and the oil expands. See CHECK
TRANSMISSION OIL for oil level check and fill procedures.
Choke Control
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the
engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull
the knob UP to close the choke. Push the knob DOWN to
open the choke.
engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull
the knob UP to close the choke. Push the knob DOWN to
open the choke.
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE
Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake handle up to engage the parking
brake. Push the parking brake handle down to disengage
the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking
brake must be engaged.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull
UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.
UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.
Neutral Return Pedal
The neutral return pedal provides a hands-free return to
neutral. The pedal is used in conjunction with the Reverse
Speed Control Levers to properly stop the machine.
neutral. The pedal is used in conjunction with the Reverse
Speed Control Levers to properly stop the machine.
See the Operation section for Driving Instructions.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed. Move the throttle
control forward towards the FAST position to increase
the engine speed and back towards the SLOW position to
decrease the engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
control forward towards the FAST position to increase
the engine speed and back towards the SLOW position to
decrease the engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
FAST
Speeds up the engine speed.
SLOW
Slows down the engine speed.
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