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Adjustment Nut
For safety reasons, please be sure that the cutting height adjustment lever is all the way up
when driving but not mowing, when you leave the vehicle, and when driving in reverse.
(6) Blade Clutch Lever:
Operates by turning the power transmission [ON] / [OFF].
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The blade clutch lever cannot be operated when
the cutting height adjustment lever is all the way in
the up position.
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(7) Shift Lever:
Use this lever for driving, stopping operations, and
adjusting the direction and speed of travel. Moving the
shift lever from the [Neutral / N] position to forward will put
the machine in [Forward / F], and moving it backwards will
put it in [Reverse /R]. You can increase or decrease the
speed by moving the lever further forward or backward.
Using the adjustment screw allows you to keep the lever
engaged with minimum pressure.
(8) Drive Clutch Lever:
The drive clutch lever engages and disengages the
transmission. Always operate the machine with the drive
clutch lever ON. When you need to move the machine with
engine OFF, move the lever to the OFF position. It enables
you to move the machine manually.
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The drive clutch lever is located at left rear side of the
machine.
(9) Differential Lock Lever:
Normally use the lever in the [OFF] position. To keep the rear wheels from slipping on
soft and/or sloping ground, or when loading and unloading from trucks or trailers, turn
the differential lock lever to the [ON] position on both rear tires to increase the turn
radius.
However, engaging the differential lock on flat land will increase the turn
radius too much, and could cause damage to the tires or the transmission.
(10) Parking Brake Pedal:
If you fully depress the pedal in an emergency situation, the machine will stop and the
shift lever will go back to the [NEUTRAL / N] position. Please always be sure to shift
using the shift lever. If you lock with the brake stopper while engaging the pedal, the
emergency lock will become engaged. If you depress the pedal deeper, the lock will be
released.
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If the brake pedal is not fully depressed, the engine will not start.
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