Operator's Manual

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Operation
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all the safety instructions on
pages 3–9. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 1) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
Gear Shift
(Fig. 1)—Transaxle has five forward speeds, neutral
and reverse. The gear shift lever is located at right
side of operator. An interlock switch prevents engine
from being started when transaxle is in any gear
except neutral.
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Figure 1
1. Gear shift
Clutch Pedal
(Fig. 2)—Used in conjunction with gear shift.
Depress clutch pedal fully when shifting gears and
whenever brake is used.
Brake Pedal
(Fig. 2)—Must be depressed to slow down or stop the
rider. When pedal is depressed, a caliper engages the
brake disc at side of transaxle. Remember to depress
clutch pedal when using brake.
Note: Avoid depressing brake pedal while
clutch is engaged otherwise premature
brake wear will occur. Do not rest foot
on pedal while mowing.
Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
(Fig. 2)—Parking brake must be used in conjunction
with brake pedal. When pedal is depressed, end of
parking brake lever holds brake pedal in depressed
position and a caliper engages the brake disc at side
of transaxle.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Depress brake pedal fully and shift transaxle to
neutral.
2. Move parking brake control upward and release
brake pedal.