8.4 LED HEADLIGHTS
8.3 OPERATE THE SELF-PROPEL DRIVE
SYSTEM*
1. Start the machine.
2. While you hold the start handles, grab either of
the drive levers and pull towards the handle bar.
3. Hold the start handles and the drive levers at the
same time.
4. Release either set of start handle and drive lever
from the same side.
5. Adjust the speed control with your free hand.
• Slide the speed control button in the direction
of the Rabbit Symbol to increase the speed.
• Pull the speed control button in the direction of
the Turtle Symbol to decrease the speed.
6. Release the drive levers to close the self-propel
system.
To engage the self-propel drive system while the
mower is not running:
• Press and hold the start button, then pull up on the
drive lever.
OR
• Pull up on the drive lever, then press the start
button.
1. When the mower is ready to start, you may grab
the start handle or the self-propel lever to turn on
the LED headlight.
2. Release the start handles and self-propel levers
to turn off the headlight.
8.5 EMPTY THE GRASS CATCHER
1. Stop the machine.
2. Remove the safety key.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Open the rear discharge door and hold it.
5. Hold the grass catcher by its handle and unhook
it from the door rod.
6. Close the rear discharge door.
7. Empty the grass catcher.
8.6 OPERATE ON SLOPES
• Do not go up and down on a slope, mow across the
face of the slope. Be careful when you change the
direction on a slope.
• Monitor the holes, ruts, rocks, and other hidden
objects that can cause you to fall. Remove all
obstacles such as rocks and tree limbs.
• Make sure that your footing is stable. If you are out
of balance, release the start handle immediately.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
8.7 OPERATION TIPS
• Do not try to override the operation of the start
button or start handles.
• Do not tilt the machine when you start it.
• Do not put hands or feet near or below the turning
parts.
• Keep the discharge chute clean.
• Do not cut wet grass.
• Higher blade height is necessary for new or thick
grass.
• Clean the bottom of the mower deck after each
use. Remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and other
debris.
Please keep a low self-propelled speed when you
mow on a slope.
Do not mow on the slopes with incline more than
15°. If you are not comfortable, do not mow on a
slope.
Wait until the blade fully stops before you start the
machine again. Do not quickly turn the machine off
and on.
Always remove the safety key and battery pack after
you complete the work.
Some models are not equipped with self-propel
function.