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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 BEFORE OPERATING
Be Thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use
them before operating the machine. Know beforehand
how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades
and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies.
3.2 EMERGENCY STOP - PISTOL GRIP
1. Firmly squeeze both Traction Levers towards the
handle to STOP forward or reverse motion. Using
your index finger, pull Traction Lock Lever until it
locks in Brake Locked position. See Figure 3.1.
2. Pull Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.1.
3. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle)
position. See Figure 3.1.
STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to OFF position.
See Figure 3.1.
BLADE CLUTCH
RIGHT HAND SWITCH
TRACTION SHOWN IN OFF
LEVER POSITION
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
TRACTION LOCK
LEVER SHOWN IN
BRAKE LOCKED
FIGURE 3.1
3.3 NORMAL OPERATING STOP -
PISTOL GRIP
1. Pull both Traction Levers towards the handle to stop
forward or reverse motion while pulling the Traction
Lock Lever rearward until it locks the Traction Lever
in Brake Locked position. See Figure 3.1.
2. Pull the Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.1.
3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in NEUTRAL(N)
position. See Figure 3.2.
4. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle)
position. See Figure 3.1.
STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to OFF.
NOTE: Close Fuel Shut-Off Valve at the end of each
mowing operation.
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
BLADE CLUTCH
RIGHT HAND SWITCH SHOWN
TRACTION IN OFF POSITION
LEVER
LEVER SHOWN IN _
BRAKE LOCKED
POSITION
TRANSMISSION
TRACTION LOCK / vHIFT
LEVER
FIGURE 3.2
WARNING I
When the Operator's Presence Control (OPC) is
released, the machine will continue to operate a few
feet. DO NOT use this Operator's Presence Control
(OPC) to rout ne y stop the mach he.
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