CAUTION: To engage the blades when the
engine is at full speed causes strain on the
drive belts. Do not apply full throttle until the
cutting deck is lowered to the mow position.
To operate the product
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the parking brake pedal down and then
release it to release the parking brake.
3. Carefully press down one of the speed pedals. The
speed increases the more the pedal is pressed
down. Use pedal (1) to move forward, and pedal (2)
to reverse.
4. Release the pedal to brake.
5. Select cutting height (1–10) with the cutting height
lever.
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6. Press the lock button on the lift lever for the cutting
deck and lower it to mow position.
To stop the engine
1. Pull the lift lever for the cutting deck rearward to its
locked position to lift up the cutting deck. The blades
stop to rotate.
2. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
3. When the product stops, apply the parking brake.
To apply and release the parking brake
1. Press the parking brake pedal down (1).
2. Press and hold the lock button (2).
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3. Keep the button pressed and release the parking
brake pedal.
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