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OPERATION
NOTE:
The brake pedal must be fully depressed to start the riding mower. Refer to Safety
Interlock Switches for more information.
Park Brake Lever (F)
The Park Brake Lever is located on the right side of the steering column and is used to
engage the parking brake. Refer to Engaging the Parking Brake section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding setting the parking brake. Refer to Releasing the Parking
brake section of this manual for instructions regarding releasing the parking brake.
Deck Lift Lever (G)
Located on your riding mower’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change
the height of the cutting deck (5 positions). To use the deck lift lever, move the
lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. The
lowest position is “1” and the highest position is “5”.
Position “1” is approximately a 1” cutting height, Position “5” is approximately
a 4” cutting height and the change in height is approximately 3/4” between
each position.
Headlight (H)
The headlights will turn ON whenever the key is ON and the headlight button is pressed. To
turn the headlights OFF, press the headlight button again.
Charging Port (I)
The charging port is located on the rear of the riding mower. To access the charging port,
lift up on the charging port cover.
USB Charging Ports (If equipped) (J)
If equipped, a pair of USB power sources are located on the left console. The two
USB ports are both rated 2.1 A. The ports can be used to charge your phone or
power up other USB devices.
WARNING
Do not have any devices plugged into your USB charging ports when starting
the riding mower. Doing so may cause damage to your device.
Cup Holder (K)
The cup holder is located to the left of the operator’s seat.
Operation
Safety Interlock System
This riding mower is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the
operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the riding mower.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
•
•
The safety interlock system prevents the operator from turning the riding mower
ON unless the operator is in the seat with the parking brake engaged or brake pedal
fully depressed and the drive pedal in the NEUTRAL position.
•
The riding mower will not operate with the charger cord plugged into the charging
port and/or the charging port cover open or removed.
•
The riding mower will automatically shut off the blade(s) and drive motors if the
operator leaves the seat.
NOTE:
To restart the riding mower, follow the proper starting procedures as
instructed in Starting the Riding Mower section on this page.
WARNING
Do NOT operate the riding mower if the safety interlock system is
malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.
Engaging the Parking Brake
1.
Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2.
Move the parking brake lever back into the parking brake position.
3.
Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1.
Depress the brake pedal.
2.
Move the parking brake lever forward out of the parking brake position.
3.
Release the brake pedal.
Setting the Cutting Height
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the five
(5) different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender.
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
Refer to the Service and Maintenance section of this manual for more detailed instructions
regarding deck adjustment.
Starting the Riding Mower
1.
Unplug the charging cord (if necessary). If
the cord is still plugged in, a reminder will
display on the VCM when the key switch is
fully inserted.
2.
Sit in the operator’s seat. Fully insert the key
into the key switch.
3.
Fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake.
4.
Press the START/STOP button down until you hear two beeps.
NOTE:
The VCM and drive motors are now activated and the riding mower is ready
to be operated.
Stopping the Riding Mower
WARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the riding mower and remove the key.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating.
1.
If the blade is engaged (blades ON), press the PTO button to disengage the blades
(blades OFF) and engage the parking brake.
2.
Press the START/STOP button (you will hear one beep).
3.
Remove the key to prevent unauthorized use by children or others.
Driving the Riding Mower
WARNING
•
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed, and sudden stops.
•
Do not leave the seat of the riding mower without first pressing the
PTO button to turn off the blade(s), and engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the riding mower unattended, remove the key.
•
Always look down and behind before and while backing up to avoid a
back-over accident.
1.
Disengage the parking brake.
2.
To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the forward drive pedal until the desired speed
is reached.
3.
To travel in REVERSE, slowly depress the reverse drive pedal until the desired speed
is reached.
4.
The riding mower is brought to a stop by releasing the forward or reverse drive
pedal and depressing the brake pedal.
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