Operator's Manual

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Operation
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all the safety instructions and
symbols in the safety section. Knowing this
information could help you, your family, pets or
bystanders avoid injury.
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 10) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three
positions: CHOKE, FAST and SLOW.
Deck Engagement Control Bail – Control bail used
in conjunction with deck engagement switch (PTO) to
release blade brake and engage clutch to drive mower
blades. Release bail to disengage mower blades.
Blade Control Switch (PTO) – Rocker switch used
in conjunction with control bail to release blade brake
and engage clutch to drive mower blades.
Gear Shift Lever – Transmission has four forward
speeds, neutral and reverse, and has an in-line shift
pattern. Do not shift while unit is moving, as
transmission damage may occur.
Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push
forward on control bar to engage forward traction
operation and pull back to brake. Pull right side of
control bar to turn right and left side to turn left.
Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse
and squeeze the lower control bar and handle together
to engage rearward traction operation.
Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control
bar and swing brake lever up against the upper
handle.
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used in conjunction
with recoil starter. Switch has two positions: RUN
and OFF.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil Starter handle to start
engine.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel
shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower.
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Figure 10
1. Throttle control
2. Blade control bail
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
4.
Gear shift lever
5. Upper control bar
6. Lower control bar
7. Parking brake lever
8. Ignition switch
9. Handle