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OPERATION
Stopping the Mower
1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the motion of the mower.
2. Push the PTO downward to the OFF position.
3. Use the deck lift knob/handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
4. If dismounting the mower, ensure the drive control levers are in the neutral position, engage the
parking brake, move the throttle to the SLOW position. Allow the engine to run for one minute then
turn the key to STOP
and remove the from the ignition module.
WARNING
Do not leave the operator’s platform of the mower without disengaging the PTO and
engaging the Parking Brake. If leaving the mower unattended, turn the ignition key to the
STOP position and remove key.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help determine slopes where you may operate
safely.
WARNING
Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15°/26% (a rise of approximately 4 feet
every 10 feet). The machine could overturn and cause serious injury.
1. Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control the speed and direction of the mower using
primarily the control lever on the downhill side of the mower, with the uphill control lever remaining
essentially in a fixed position.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a slope and work upward. Always slow
down before turning.
3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST
position.
2. Pull the PTO switch up/out into the ENGAGED (ON) position.
NOTE: When operating the mower be certain that the throttle is always in the FAST
position.
Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to premature battery wear and a poor
quality cut.
3. To disengage the PTO, push the PTO switch down/into the DISENGAGED (OFF) position.
Mowing
WARNING
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and
pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
the area.
WARNING
Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects that
can be thrown by the rotating blades.
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure of the
‘V” belt and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy area before engaging the
mower deck.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start at bottom and work upward to ensure
turns are made uphill.
• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry
weather.
• Always operate the mower with the throttle in the FAST position while mowing.
• On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be mowed. Follow the point to
maintain a straight line.
• move the throttle control or throttle control to the FAST position and engage the PTO.
• Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting.
• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards
the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the
balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.
• Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive control levers forward to move the mower forward, and
keep the mower headed directly toward the alignment point.
NOTE: The speed of the mower will affect the quality of the mower cut. Mowing at full speed will
adversely affect the cut quality. Control the ground speed with the drive control levers.
• Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10” (25cm). Do not
attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or
leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Your mower is designed to
mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
• When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or stop before turning. A Y-turn is
recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is required.
• Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3” (7.6 cm).
• Direct the mower on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut strip.
• To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that the strips are mowed
by approximately 45° for the next and each subsequent mowing.
When stopping the mower for any reason while on a grass surface, always:
• Return the RH and LH drive control levers to the natural position and engage the park brake lever.
• Shut engine off and remove the key.
• Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn ‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from your
mower’s running engine.
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