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Checking the Interlock Switch
Operation
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
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Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
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Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
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Replace switches every two years regardless of
whether they are operating properly or not.
Caution
1. Push kick stand down with foot and pull up on handle
to support mower on kick stand.
2. Place traction lever into Engage position and engine
controls in starting position.
3. Attempt to start engine. Engine should not start. If
engine starts, the interlock switch needs service.
Correct problem before operating. Refer to Servicing
Interlock Switch, page 30.
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you or bystanders avoid injury.
Controls
Throttle Control
The throttle control (Fig. 23) is located on rear right side
of control panel. Lever connects to and operates throttle
linkage to carburetor. Engine speed can be varied from
2400 RPM to 3600 RPM.
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Figure 23
1.
Throttle control
2.
Traction & reel drive
engagement lever
3.
Service/parking brake
Traction and Reel Drive Engagement
Lever
The traction and reel drive engagement lever (Fig. 23) is
located on front right side of control panel. Traction lever
has two positions: Neutral and Forward. Pushing lever
forward engages traction drive.
The reel drive lever has two positions: Engage and
Disengage. Move top of lever to the left to engage reel or
back to neutral to disengage reel.
Service/Parking Brake
The service/parking brake (Fig. 23) is located on left front
side of control panel. Use brake to slow or stop machine.
The brake can also be used as a parking brake. Pulling the
lever back over center will set the parking brake. Brake
must be released before traction drive is engaged.
Operator Presence Control
The optional operator presence control must be engaged
before engaging the traction lever or the engine will stop.
Choke Lever
The choke lever (Fig. 24) is located on left front of
engine. Lever has two positions: Run and Choke. Move
lever to Choke position when starting a cold engine. After
engine starts move lever to Run position.
