Operator's Manual

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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, such as but not limited
to, 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
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Figure 10
1. Caution 2. Wear hearing protection
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 11) 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) – Pull switch used in
conjunction with control bail to release blade brake and
engage clutch to drive 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
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 11
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
Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended.