Operator's Manual

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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from
the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
symbols in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited to,
for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
Controls
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal (Fig. 17) actuates an automotive
drum-type mechanical brake located at each front traction
wheel.
Parking Brake Button
Depressing the brake pedal to actuate the brake assembly,
then depressing the small button indicated (Fig. 17) will
keep the brakes actuated for parking. Disengage it by
depressing the brake pedal. Form the habit of locking the
parking brake before you leave the machine.
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Figure 17
1. Traction pedal
2. Brake pedal
3. Parking brake button
Traction and Stopping Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 17) has three functions: to make
the machine move forward, to move it backward, and to
stop the machine. Depress the top of the pedal to move
forward and the bottom of the pedal to move backward or
to assist in stopping when moving forward. Also, allow the
pedal to move to the neutral position to stop the machine.
For operator comfort, do not rest the heel of your foot on
reverse when operating forward (Fig. 18).
Ground speeds are as follows:
• 2 to 5 MPH (3.2 to 8 km/h) forward mowing speed
• 8.8 MPH (14.1 km/h) maximum transport speed
• 2.5 MPH (4 km/h) reverse speed
Figure 18
Throttle Control
The throttle control (Fig. 19) gives the operator the ability
to control the speed of the engine. Moving the throttle
control toward the Fast position increases the engine RPM;
moving the throttle control toward Slow will decrease the
engine RPM.
Note: The engine cannot be stopped by the use of the
throttle control.
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Figure 19
1. Throttle control
2. Choke control
3. Leak detector test/light
switch
Choke
To start a cold engine, close the carburetor choke by
moving the choke control (Fig. 19) forward to the Closed
position. After the engine starts, regulate the choke to keep
the engine running smoothly. As soon as possible, open the
choke by pulling it rearward to the Open position. A warm
engine requires little or no choking.
Leak Detector Test/Light Switch
From the middle operating position, move the switch
(Fig. 19) rearward to check the operation of the leak
detector alarm and time delay. Move the switch forward to
operate the optional lights.