Owner's Manual

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OPERATION
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise
symbol).pressing the blade switch.
2. Move the steering controls outward to the neutral
position.
3. Disengage the mower deck by depressing the
blade switch.
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Disengage the mower deck and move throttle to minimum
4. Raise the mower deck by pressing the foot pedal
forward to the transport position.
5. When the machine is standing still, activate the
parking brake by pulling the lever upward.
6. Turn the ignition key to the stop position. If the
engine has been worked hard, allow it to idle
a minute in order to attain a normal operating
temperature before stopping. To prevent fouling
the spark plugs, avoid idling the engine for longer
periods.
7. Remove key. To prevent unauthorized use, always
remove key when leaving the mower.
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Raise deck to transport position
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Place controls in neutral position to stop
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Leaving the ignition switch in any other
position than OFF will cause the battery to be
discharged.