Operating the Parking
Brake
Always engage the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Park the machine on a level surface.
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Figure 17
Disengaging the Parking Brake
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Figure 18
Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PT O)
The blade-control switch (PT O) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PT O)
Note: Engaging the blade-control switch (PT O) with
the throttle position at half or less causes excessive
wear to the drive belts.
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Figure 19
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PT O)
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Figure 20
Operating the Throttle
Y ou can move the throttle control between F AST and
S LOW positions ( Figure 21 ).
Always use the F AST position when engaging the PT O.
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Figure 21
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