a) Pull the left control lever rearward in the
direction of the neutral position to make the
product turn left. The more you pull the left
control lever rearward, the more the product
will turn left.
b) Pull the right control lever rearward in the
direction of the neutral position to make the
product turn right. The more you pull the right
control lever rearward, the more the product
will turn right.
7. Do the steps that follow to make a zero turn.
a) Pull the 2 control levers rearward in the
direction of the neutral position to decrease
the speed or stop the product.
b) Move 1 control lever slightly forward and the
other control lever slightly rearward to make a
zero turn.
8. Lower the cutting deck to mow position. Refer to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
mow position on page 12 .
9. Pull up the PTO button to engage the drive of the
blades.
10. If it is necessary to adjust the cutting height
during operation, refer to
height on page 13 .
To stop the engine
1. Move the 2 control levers to the neutral position
to stop the product.
2. Engage the parking brake.
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To set the cutting
3. Push down the PTO button to disengage the
drive of the blades.
4. Put the cutting deck in the transport position.
5. Move the throttle control to the minimum throttle
position.
6. Let the engine idle for a minimum of 1
minute until the engine is at usual operation
temperature.
7. Turn the ignition key to the stop position.
8. Remove the ignition key from the ignition when
you are away from the product.
To get a good cutting result
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For best performance, do maintenance on the
product regularly as given in the maintenance
Maintenance schedule on
schedule. Refer to
page 15 .
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Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad
cutting result.
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Start with a high cutting height and decrease it
gradually.
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Use full throttle when you cut the grass.
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Move the product forward at low speed if the
grass is high and thick.
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Cut the grass in an irregular pattern.
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When the mulch kit is used, cut the grass more
frequently.
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To get the best cutting result, cut the grass
frequently.
To do a 3-point turn
A correct turn will prevent damage to the lawn. The
goal is to turn when you move forward or rearward.
Do not turn in a tight circle on a stopped wheel.
1. Cut a row of grass.
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