1: Drive clutch lever
Operates by turning power [ON] / [OFF] from the engine to the drive transmission.
Push down the lever and grip the handlebars at the same time to start driving the machine [ON].
Release your grip on the lever to stop the machine [OFF].
When the drive clutch lever is released, the parking brake is engaged. When this lever is gripped,
the brake is released.
2: Blade clutch lock lever, 3: Blade clutch lever
Operates by turning power transmission [ON] / [OFF] between the engine and blades.
First, push down the 2: blade clutch lock lever and grip the handlebars to release the blade lock.
Next, raise the 3: blade clutch lever until it is fixed in position to start the blades turning.
To stop, release your grip on the 2: blade clutch lock lever. The blade clutch lever will
automatically return and the blades will stop turning.
4: Throttle lever
The throttle lever adjusts the rotating speed of the engine. This also acts as the choke when
starting the engine and the switch for stopping the engine.
5: Diff lock lever
When the lever is put into its forward position, the differential gear lock is [ON].
Normally, the machine should be operated with this lever [OFF].
When you are operating on a slope or soft ground where the tire on one side may slip and it
may be difficult to go in a straight line, when unloading from a truck, or when you really want to
operate the machine in a straight line, switch the diff lock lever on to stop the tires from moving
left and right, to increase the machine’s ability to move forward in a straight line.
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There is a danger of damage to the gears if the diff lock lever is operated with the drive clutch
lever [ON].
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For safety reasons, turn the diff lock lever [ON] when on slopes.
6: Speed change lever
This lever changes the drive speed. It can be operated forwards [1] [2] [3] and backwards [R].
To change speed, release the drive clutch lever and move it to the desired position.
7: Cutting height adjustment lever
This lever adjusts the height at which grass is cut. To operate, loosen the locknut, adjust the
cutting height and then retighten the lock nut. If the locknut is not properly tightened before
operating the machine, vibration could cause the cutting height to be changed.
8: Front guard
The front guard prevents flying rocks and other debris when the machine is cutting grass.
9: Front wheel
The front wheel allows you to deftly and smoothly turn the machine simply by controlling it with
the handlebars.
However, this movement is not limited when diff lock is [ON].
CAUTION
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