Adjusting the
Motion-Control Levers
Adjusting the Height
Y ou can adjust the motion-control levers higher or
lower for maximum comfort ( Figure 12 ).
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Figure 12
Adjusting the T ilt
Y ou can adjust the motion-control levers forward or
rearward for your comfort.
1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever
to the control-arm shaft.
2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the
control lever forward or rearward.
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Figure 13
3. T ighten both bolts to secure the control lever in
the new position.
4. Repeat the adjustment for the other control lever .
During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
• The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
• Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur .
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Contacting the blade can result in serious personal
injury . Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position. When you turn the key to the
OFF position, the engine should shut of f and the
blade should stop. If not, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer .
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Keep clear of the discharge opening.
• Do not mow with the discharge deector
raised, removed, or altered unless there is a
grass-collection system or mulch kit in place and
working properly .
• Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary . Always look down and behind you
before moving the machine in reverse.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view .
• Stop the blades whenever you are not mowing.
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut of f the engine, remove the key
(if equipped), and wait for all moving parts to stop
before examining the machine for damage. Make
all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks with the
machine. Always yield the right-of-way .
• Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeof f and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
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