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When driving the mower immediately after full charge (i.e., just after
removing it from the charger) the mower will operate at lower speeds and start slowly,
even when the mower pedals are fully depressed. The mower will also “pulse break”
when traveling downhill during this period. This rapid deceleration is designed to avoid
damaging the electrical system. This is normal and will stop once the mower has been in
use.
Mow Across Slopes, Not Up and Down.
▪ Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
▪ Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
▪ Do not turn on slopes unless necessary. If it is necessary to turn on a slope, turn
slowly uphill and use extra care while turning. Turning on a slope greatly
increases the chance of a rollover.
▪ Avoid stopping while driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a
slope, start-up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the
mower over backwards.
ENGAGING / DISENGAGING THE BLADES
To Engage Disengage the Blades:
1. To engage the blades pull up on the Blade Start / Stop Knob (PTO).
2. To disengage the blades push down on the Blade Start / Stop Knob (PTO).
MOWING
Never reach through the Steering Wheel to press any button while the
mower is in motion.
To help avoid blade(s) contact or a thrown object, keep bystanders,
helpers, children, and pets, at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials towards roads,
sidewalks, bystanders, and the like. Also avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause the discharged material to ricochet back towards the
operator.