13.ENGAGE MOWER BLADES by pulling
up on the PTO clutch switch. The engine will not
start if the PTO switch is engaged. If the engine
is running while the PTO clutch is engaged and
the operator leaves the seat, the engine will stop.
14. TO STOP:
A. Slow engine speed with throttle to slowest
position
B. Disengage the mower blade clutch by mov-
ing the PTO clutch switch to the “OFF” position.
.
C. Move Control Levers to neutral position and
then to the “OUT” position.
D. Set the parking brake.
E. Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
DO NOT MOVE STEERING LEVERS FROM
FORWARD TO REVERSE OR REVERSE TO
FORWARD POSITION RAPIDLY. A SUDDEN
CHANGE IN DIRECTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF
CONTROL AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
FOR SMOOTH, SAFE OPERATION, MOVE THE
CONTROL LEVERS IN A GENTLE, SLOW
MOTION, ESPECIALLY ON GRADES.
If the operator is inexperienced with the zero
turning radius lever steering/speed control,
he/she should follow these recommendations:
Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowly
until thoroughly familiar with the machine. Keep
away from fences, buildings, and other obstruc-
tions. While becoming familiar with the machine,
move the Control Levers smoothly and slowly.
Practice until operation is smooth and efficient.
10. TO DRIVE: Adjust seat forward or backward for
operator comfort. Move the Control Levers to the
“IN” position. Move Control Levers forward to
move forward. Move levers slowly forward to
increase speed. To reverse direction, move the
Control Levers slowly rearward. To turn on a zero
radius axis, go slowly and pull one Control Lever
back and push the other Control Lever forward,
depending on which direction you wish to turn.
CAUTION
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WARNING
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
ANTI-SCALP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT:
1. Stop engine and move the control levers to the
neutral position and engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the blades.
3. The Anti-Scalp deck rollers are adjustable up and
down to provide improved deck flotation and scalping
protection at various cutting heights. They are not
intended to ride continously on the ground. Rollers
should always be 1” - 2” below blade level, but no closer
than 1/2” from ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to support
deck.
4. Front Anti-Scalp rollers brackets are removable.
WARNING
Use EXTREME caution when mowing
and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction
and/or tip-over could occur. Drive slower
on slopes. DO NOT mow slopes greater
than 15 degrees. Watch for ditches, holes,
rocks, dips and rises, which change the
operating angle. Keep away from drop-offs
and steep banks. Avoid sudden starts when
mowing uphill - mower may tip backwards.
Loss of traction may occur going downhill -
weight transfer to the front wheels may
cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss
of braking. DO NOT mow slopes when
grass is wet - slippery conditions affect
steering and reduce traction and braking.
The operator is responsible for safe
OPERATION ON SLOPES.
7. TURN IGNITION KEY to “START” position and
release to “RUN” as soon as engine starts.
NOTE: Prolonged cranking will damage starter
motor and shorten the battery life.
8. ADJUST ENGINE THROTTLE AND CHOKE for
desired engine smoothness and speed. NOTE:
When mowing, always run engine at full throttle.
9. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. Push brake lever
downward to release.
11.BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move
Control Levers in the direction opposite to travel.
If the parking brake is engaged with the Control
Levers in the “IN” position the engine will stop.
12. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
1. Stop engine and move the control levers to the
neutral position and engage the parking brake.
2. Disengage the blades.
3. Depress the deck lift foot pedal raising the
deck to the transport position and place the pedal in
the locked position.
4. Insert height adjustment pin into the hole cor-
responding to the desired cutting height. See decal
on the top of the deck lift plate.
5. Depress the deck lift pedal and lower the deck to
the selected mowing height.
6. To transport, depress the lift foot pedal and lock in
position, then move the height adjustment pin to the
4-1/2”position.
