Owner's Manual

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OPERATION
Running
1. Release the parking brake by moving the lever
downward.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator
presence system. When the engine is running,
any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
without first setting the parking brake will shut off
the engine.
2. Move the steering controls inwards, out of the
neutral position (N).
3. Release deck height control by applying equal
pressure to both pedals. Push pedals again to
lower deck to selected setting.
4. Move throttle control to full throttle.
5. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade
switch.
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Release the parking brake
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Engage the mower deck and move throttle to full.
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Place controls in neutral position
WARNING!
Make sure that no one is near mower when
engaging blade switch.
Make sure the work area is free from objects
that could be thrown by the rotating blades.