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16 — English
OPERATION
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
See Figure 7.
This mower features a Safety Interlock System to protect the
operator by shutting off the blades if the operator leaves the
seat with the blades running. Test the system before each
use to be sure it is working correctly.
To test:
Position the mower on a level surface.
Set the parking brake.
Make sure drive levers are in the neutral position and the
blade engage knob is down.
Install start key and turn to ON position.
Raise blade engage knob to activate blades.
Briefly lift off the seat, but do not get off the mower.
The blades should shut off within 5 seconds. If they don’t,
contact customer service. Do not operate the mower until
the safety interlock system has been repaired.
LEARNING TO DRIVE THE MOWER
See Figures 8 - 10.
Operating a zero turn mower is different than operating a
standard riding mower. Zero turn mowers are rear-wheel
drive and the wheels operate independently based on the po-
sition of the drive levers. Before you begin to mow your grass,
we strongly encourage you to find a large, level, and open
area to practice operating the mower using the instructions
that follow. Once you can comfortably and reliably perform
each of these maneuvers, you are ready to begin mowing.
WARNING:
Clear the area of bystanders before operating the mower.
If anyone enters the practice area, stop immediately and
do not continue practicing until the bystanders leave the
area.
WARNING:
Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns, as well as exces-
sive speed, especially when first learning to operate the
mower. The mower can spin rapidly, which may cause
you to lose control and could result in death, serious per-
sonal injury and/or damage to the mower. Engage the low
speed drive function to limit the amount of speed avail-
able until you are fully capable of operating the mower
in all situations.
The two drive levers are used to control the mower’s direc-
tion, as well as starting and stopping.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
OPEN
OPEN
WARNING:
Keep both hands on the drive levers at all times when
the mower is in motion. Do not release the drive levers to
slow or stop the mower. Releasing the drive levers while
the mower is in motion could lead to loss of control and
result in death, serious personal injury, and/or damage
to the mower.
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