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3. Move the steering levers to neutral.
4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4
speed.
5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the
mower.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
6. Move throttle control to the fast position.
7. Move the steering levers forward to
obtain a slow ground speed.
8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO
switch to the Off position.
9. When you know how to operate the unit,
select a speed appropriate to your
mowing conditions.
PARKING
To park the unit:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn
off PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow
position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off position
and remove the key.
TO PUSH THE UNIT
Place the transaxles in bypass mode to move
the unit with the engine off.
NOTICE: Make sure both transaxles are set
to neutral before pushing the unit.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tow the unit.
Transport the unit on an appropriate truck or
trailer.
1. Shut off engine.
2. Place seat in the service position (see
Service Position on page 26).
3. Turn the bypass valves a quarter-turn
clockwise to the bypass position.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Push unit to desired location.
6. Engage parking brake.
7. Turn the bypass valves a quarter-turn
counter-clockwise to the run position.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
• Cut grass when it is dry.
• Keep mower blades sharp.
• Keep mower deck properly levelled.
• Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent
scalping.
• Do not set height of cut too low. For
very tall grass, mow twice.
• Do not travel too fast.
• Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
• When mulching, only remove 1/3 of
grass length per cutting. Do not cut
more than 1" (2.5 cm) at any one time.
• Discharge clippings into areas already
cut.
• Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
• Do not allow grass or debris to collect
inside of mower deck. Clean after
each use.
WARNING: Do not bypass
transmission when on a slope.
Figure 9
Bypass Position
Run Position
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