Operator's Manual

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m–3778
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Figure 12
1. Fuel line
2. Hose clamp
3. Fuel fitting
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and
head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
1
2
Figure 13
1. Caution 2. Wear hearing protection
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 14) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has Choke, Fast,
Slow and Stop positions.
Bail – The bail, in conjunction with the PTO switch, allows
the engine to be started with the PTO disengaged. With the
bail compressed the blade control (PTO) can be engaged.
Release the bail with the PTO engaged and the engine
stops.
Blade Control (PTO) – The blade control lever (PTO)
engages and disengages power to the mower blades. Move
the PTO lever forward to engage the blades. Pull rearward
to stop driving mower blades
Gear Shift Lever – Transmission has five 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
pull rearward on lower control bar to engage rearward
traction operation.
Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control bar and
swing brake lever up against the upper handle to keep brake
engaged.