Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
Starting the Engine
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important: Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter motor for
more than 5 seconds can damage the starter motor. If
the engine fails to start, wait 10 seconds before operating
the engine starter again.
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Shutting Off the Engine
1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade-control
switch to the OFF position (Figure 20).
2. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove
the key.
Using the Motion-Control
Levers
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1. Motion-control
lever—PARK position
4. Backward
2. Center, unlocked position 5. Front of machine
3. Forward
Driving the Machine
The drive wheels turn independently, powered by hydraulic
motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side in reverse while you
turn the other forward, causing the machine to spin rather
than turn. This greatly improves the machine maneuverability
but may require sometime for you to adapt to how it moves.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the FAST position for best performance. Always operate in
the full throttle position when mowing.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. You may lose
control of the machine and cause personal injury or
damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
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