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11. Turn the key to start position, crank and
start engine. If the engine fails to start,
repeat steps 9 and 10.
12. Release key when engine starts.
NOTICE: Do not operate the starter for more
than 10 seconds per starting attempt. If the
engine does not start, allow a 60-second cool
down period between starting attempts.
OPERATE UNIT
1. Start the engine. See Start The Engine on
page 17.
2. With left steering control (OPC)
depressed, release parking brake.
3. Move steering levers to neutral and slow
engine down to 3/4 speed.
4. With left steering control (OPC)
depressed, pull PTO switch up to the on
position.
NOTICE: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or debris. This
may cause damage to the electric clutch.
5. Move throttle control to the fast position.
6. Move steering levers to begin mowing.
IMPORTANT: Aggressive turning can scuff or
damage lawns. Always keep both wheels
rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT
make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. For minimum turning radius, slowly
reverse inside wheel while moving outside
wheel slowly forward.
For Best Mowing Results
1. Cut grass when it is dry.
2. Keep mower blades sharp.
3. Keep mower deck properly leveled.
4. Adjust anti-scalp wheels to prevent
scalping.
5. Do not set height of cut too low. For very
tall grass, mow twice.
6. Do not travel too fast.
7. Mow with engine at full throttle.
8. When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass
length per cutting. Do not cut more than
2.5 cm (1") at a time.
9. Discharge clippings into areas already
cut.
10. Change cutting pattern with each
mowing.
11. Do not allow grass or debris to collect
inside mower deck. Clean after each use.
STOP THE ENGINE
1. Move steering levers to the neutral
position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Reduce throttle to 3/4 fast position.
4. Push PTO switch down to the off position.
5. Move throttle control lever to slow
position.
6. Turn key to off position and remove from
ignition.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Move the steering levers
slowly and keep the throttle at
slow speed until you learn how
to operate the unit.
Direction
of Travel
Lever Position
Forward Push both levers
forward from
neutral position.
Reverse Pull both levers
backward from
neutral position.
Right Turn Push left lever
farther forward
than the right
lever.
Left Turn Push right lever
farther forward
than the left lever.
Stop Return both
levers to neutral
position.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving operator’s
position.
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