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Mower Cutting Height Switch
To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mower 
deck), press the top of the yellow cutting height switch.  
To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mower 
deck), press the bottom of the switch.  Mower cutting 
height range is approximately 3-3/4” to 1-1/2”.  The 
cutting height gauge indicates the position of the mower 
deck.  The cutting height gauge is located on the front of 
the rider, just behind the driver’s left leg. 
Ignition Switch 
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has 
three positions:
OFF  Stops the engine and shuts off the      
  electrical system.
RUN  Allows the engine to run and powers the    
  electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN 
position with the engine stopped.  This drains the battery.
Mower Blade Switch
The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades 
on and off.  To turn the mower blades ON, pull the switch 
up.  To turn the mower blades OFF, push the switch 
down.  Always set the engine speed control to FAST 
before turning the mower blades ON, and while mowing.
Transmission Release Levers 
The transmission release levers deactivate the 
transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand.  
See PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational 
information.
Fuel Tank
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it counterclockwise.   
Features and Controls