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OPERATION
The safe operation of this machine is the re-
sponsibility of the operator. Any person who
operates the machine MUST be instructed in
and capable of the safe operation of the machine
and all controls. Read all safety information on
pages 6 through 14.
CONTROLS AND SWITCHES
(Refer to Fig. 3)
Know your controls and how to stop the ma-
chine, engine, and mower deck quickly in an
emergency. Do not operate this machine until
you are completely familiar with the controls
and comfortable with your ability. We recom-
mend you practice in a flat open area at half
throttle until you are comfortable with all the
controls.
The two Steering Levers control speed, motion,
and direction of the machine and are located on
each side of the seat. The left lever controls fl ow
of hydraulic oil from the left pump to the left
drive wheel motor. The right lever controls fl ow
of hydraulic oil from the right pump to the right
drive wheel motor. This allows left and right
drive wheels to turn independently, which pro-
vides the “zero turn” ability. Each lever has two
positions: The swung “out” neutral lock posi-
tion, where the lever will not activate the pump;
and the swung “in” operation position, where
the lever will activate the pump. For details of
steering lever operation, refer to the “Steering
Lever Operation” section, page 20-22.
The following controls are located on or beside
the Operator’s Console which is located to the
right side of the seat.
• The Ignition Switch (A) is the key switch lo-
cated on the console. The ignition switch is
used to start and stop the engine. The switch
has three positions OFF, RUN, and START.
Insert the key into the switch and rotate
clockwise to the RUN position. The Brake
Light (B) should be on at this point. Rotate
the switch clockwise to the next (START)
position to engage the engine starter (key
must be held against spring pressure in this
position).
• The Choke Control (C) is the small black
push/pull knob located on the console. The
choke is used to aid in starting a cold en-
gine. Pull the choke knob "up" to activate
the choke on the engine. Push the choke
knob "down" for the choke to be off. DO
NOT run a warm engine with the choke on.
• The Throttle Control (D) is the large black
lever located beside the console to the right
of the seat. The throttle is used to control
engine speed. Move the throttle lever for-
ward to increase engine speed and rearward
to decrease engine speed.
• The PTO switch (E) is the red push/pull
knob located on the console. Pull PTO knob
“up” to engage the electric clutch that drives
the belt connected to the mower deck that
drives the cutting blades. Push the PTO
knob “down” to disengage the electric clutch
that stops the blades from turning within a
few seconds.
• The Hour Meter (F) is the number indica-
tor located on the console. The electric hour
meter is connected to the ignition circuit and
is provided to record the number of hours the
engine runs. If the ignition switch is left on,
without the engine running, the hour meter
will continue to record.
The Park Brake Lever is the lever located on
the left side of the footrest. The brake lever en-
gages compression style parking brakes on the
drive tires. Pull the brake lever up and rearward
until the lever over centers and locks to set the
brakes “on”. Push the brake lever forward and
down to release the brakes “off”.
Several Safety Switches are incorporated in this
machine’s design to prevent the engine from
being started in certain conditions and to kill
the running engine in certain conditions. These
circuits should be checked before each operation
to ensure they are working properly. See page
19 for check list on these circuits.
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