Clutch Bail
Use the clutch bail (
) to engage or disengage
the traction drive.
•
Engage the traction drive:
Pull up and hold the
bail to the handle.
Traction speed can vary by how far you pull up
the bail. Pulling the bar up to handle will move
the machine at the maximum set speed; pulling
it slightly up will move the machine at a slower
speed.
•
Disengage the traction drive:
Release the bail.
Speed Control
Use the speed control (
) to adjust the
machine speed.
•
Increase the machine speed:
Rotate the lever
down.
•
Decrease the machine speed:
Rotate the lever
up.
Key Switch
The switch (
) allows you to start or shut off
the machine.
•
Start the machine:
Move the key to the O
N
position.
•
Shut off the machine:
Move the key to the O
FF
position.
Service-Brake Lever
Use the service brake (
) to slow or stop the
machine. Pull the lever toward the handle to engage
the service brake.
Parking-Brake Latch
Use the parking-brake latch (
) to engage the
parking brake while you are away from the machine.
•
Engage the parking brake:
Engage and hold the
service-brake lever and rotate the parking-brake
latch toward you.
•
Disengage the parking brake:
Pull the
service-brake lever toward the handle.
Cutting-Unit-Drive Lever
Use the cutting-unit-drive lever (
) to engage
or disengage the cutting unit.
•
Engage the cutting unit:
With the clutch bail in
the neutral (disengaged) position, move the lever
down.
•
Disengage the cutting unit:
Move the lever up.
Hour Meter
The hour meter (
) records the total number
of hours that the key switch has been in the O
N
position. Refer to the meter for scheduling regular
maintenance.
InfoCenter LCD Display
The InfoCenter LCD display shows information about
your machine and battery pack, such as the current
battery charge, speed, diagnostics information, and
more (
).
For more information, refer to
LCD Display (page 17)
.
Lift-Assist Handle
Use the lift-assist handle (
) to help with
adjusting the handle height or to raise and lower the
kickstand.
Handle-Height Adjuster
Use the handle-height adjuster (
) to move
the handle height to a comfortable operating position.
Pull up on the adjuster and use the lift-assist handle
to raise or lower the handle height.
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Figure 12
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Handle-height adjuster
Kickstand
The kickstand (
) is mounted to the rear of
the machine. Use the kickstand when you install or
remove the transport wheels or the cutting unit.
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RANSPORT
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HEEL
-S
ERVICE
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