Operator's Manual

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Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 2 Hairpin cotter pins
Installing the Hairpin Cotter
Pins and Washers
Unused height–of–cut spacers may be stored on posts and
retained by a hairpin cotter.
1. On the opposite side of the muffler, install unused
washers and hairpin cotter pins into front and rear
height–of–cut pins (Fig. 10).
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2
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Figure 10
1. Hairpin cotter
2. Unused spacers
3. Height–of–cut post
6
Step
No parts needed for this step.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Refer to Page 29 for the correct correct tire pressure.
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
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2
Figure 11
1. Caution 2. Wear hearing protection
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle control – The throttle control has three positions:
CHOKE, FAST and SLOW.
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers – OPC levers
are used in conjunction with deck engagement switch
(PTO) to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive
mower blades. Release OPC levers to disengage mower
blades.
Blade control switch (PTO) – Pull switch used in
conjunction with OPC levers 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.