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Driving Backward
1. Move both motion-control levers to the center ,
unlocked position.
2. Slowly pull the motion-control levers rearward
( Figure 21 ).
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Figure 21
Side Discharging or
Mulching the Grass
This machine has a hinged grass deector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
DANGER
W ithout the grass deector , discharge cover ,
or complete grass catcher assembly mounted
in place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris
cause injury or death.
• Do not remove the grass deector from
the machine, because the grass deector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately .
• Never put your hands or feet under the
machine.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you release the bail
and the power takeoff (PT O) is off. Rotate
the key to the O FF position. Also remove
the key and disconnect the wire(s) from
the spark plug(s).
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