Operator's Manual

Operation
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Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle control in the “FAST” position for best
performance.
Forward
1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward
gear.
2. Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 18.
3. Slowly press on the upper control bar to move
forward (Fig. 14).
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both ends of
the upper control bar (Fig. 14).
To turn, release pressure on the upper control bar side
away from the direction you want to turn (Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1. Upper control bar 2. Lower control bar
Backward
1. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse
gear.
2. Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 18.
3. Slowly pull on the lower control bar to move
rearward (Fig. 14).
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, pull back on the upper control
bar, release the blade control bail (PTO), and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Also set the
parking brake if you leave the machine unattended;
refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 18.
Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Someone could move or attempt to operate
the machine while it is unattended.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Children or bystanders may be injured if
they use the machine.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.