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CONTROLS
CHOKE CONTROL LEVER:
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Located on control panel to operator’s right.
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Used to start a cold engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
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Located on contol panel to operator’s right.
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Controls engine speed, slow to maximum.
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While moving, throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM
or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine
& to maintain mower deck blade speed.
PARKING BRAKE:
The hand operated parking brake is located on the left of the
mower. It is designed to hold the mower from moving and is
not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion.
To engage brake: pull lever upward.
To disengage brake: push lever downward.
Note:
Always set parking brake before dismounting. Release
the parking brake before moving mower.
Note:
Engage parking brake before starting engine.
HYDRO-GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM:
Allows the mower to turn on its own axis (zero turning radius).
Each lever controls one side of the mower.
NOTE: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.