To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever
toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 13).
The farther you move the motion control levers in
either direction, the faster the machine will move in
that direction.
To stop, pull the motion control levers to neutral.
Backward
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control
levers rearward (Figure 13).
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion
control levers (Figure 13).
To turn, release the pressure on the motion
control lever toward the direction you want to turn
(Figure 13).
To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the motion control levers to
neutral and outward to the park position, disengage the
blade control switch, ensure the throttle is in the fast
position, and turn the ignition key to off. Remember to
remove the key from the ignition switch.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while it
is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and move the
motion control levers outward to the park
position when leaving the machine unattended,
even if just for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Height of Cut
1. Enter the operator’s position. Place a foot on the
foot assist pedal and apply pressure.
2. While maintaining pressure on the pedal, pull
inward and up on the height-of-cut lever and move
it to the desired position.
Figure 14
3. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport
position, cutting height position
4.5
(also the
4-1/2 inch [115 mm]) (Figure 15).
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