Starting And Stopping The Engine
Start and stop the engine on the FLEX™ Base Unit in accordance
with the operator's manual included with that machine.
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engine and remove the ignition key. Thoroughly
inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting and operating
Engaging the Drive
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and sudden stops.
1.
Start the engine as instructed in the operator's manual
included with the Power Base Unit.
2.
To travel FORWARD, slowly squeeze the Drive Control lever
against the handle grip and the unit will move forward.
Release it and drive motion will stop.
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without first releasing the Attachment Control Lever.
If leaving the mower unattended, also turn the
engine off and remove the ignition key.
Engaging the Blades
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thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine
while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
1.
Push in and hold the safety release button on the inside of
the right hand grip, until Step 2 has been performed.
2.
Slowly squeeze the Attachment Control Lever against the
right handle grip and the blades will engage.
Note: It is not necessary to hold the safety release button
once the Attachment Control Lever is activated.
3.
Release the Attachment Control Lever and the blades will
stop.
Operating On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 5 to help determine slopes
where you may operate the mower safely.
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excess of 10 degrees (a rise of approximately 2 feet
every 10 feet). The mower could overturn and cause
serious injury.
•
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
•
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
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If you strike a foreign object, stop the
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
Do not leave the operator's position
To help avoid blade contact or a
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
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Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. Be sure you can control the
machine. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the
Attachment Control Lever immediately and the blades will
stop rotating within three (3) seconds:
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you
could lose your footing or balance.
•
Do not mow slopes greater than 10 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. To
adjust the deck height, follow these steps:
4.
Pivot the deck lift lever outward (1 in Figure 4-3).
5.
Move the lever forward to lower, and rearward to raise (2)
the cutting height of the deck.
6.
Allow the deck lift lever to pivot back towards the mowing
attachment and into the locked position as shown in 3 of
Figure 4-3.
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3
Figure 4-3
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