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1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height.
2. Start engine.
3. Release park brake.
4. Move both motion control levers to the neutral position.
5. Select either ECO or MAX button on the Push Button Controller.
NOTE: For smoother engagement, deck can be engaged at transport
position and then lowered to desired cut height.
6. Pull mower engagement switch up to engage mower.
NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate will vary with the amount that
the control levers are moved.
7. Push motion control levers forward slowly. Mow at a safe travel
speed.
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Stopping the Engine
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Push the mower engagement switch down to disengage mower.
3. Move the motion control levers to the start/shutdown position.
4. Lock park brake.
5. Move throttle control to the shutdown position.
NOTE: For Model Z545R, select MIN throttle setting on the electronic
throttle controller.
6. Allow the engine to cool down for 20 seconds.
7. Turn ignition key to STOP (o) position.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may attempt
to move or operate an unattended machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the key before
leaving the machine unattended.
8. Remove key.
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Unplugging Mower
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with machine running.
Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut o the engine and
remove the key before getting o the seat to inspect the
machine and attachment
Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure that all
machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top or
removing chutes.
1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before you
leave the operator platform to inspect machine.
2. Check under mower deck and discharge chute for debris.
3. Clear all debris before using mower.
4. If plugging is occurring switch to open mode to allow some grass to
discharge.
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Using Headlights (If Equipped)
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Ignition key switch must be in the RUN position to operate the lights. If
the ignition key switch is in the RUN position and the engine is not
running, the battery will discharge if the lights are allowed to remain on
for an extended period.
● Press top of the light switch (A) to turn on headlights.
NOTE: Be sure to turn o lights and turn the ignition key switch to
STOP position, or lights will discharge battery.
● Press bottom of the light switch to turn o headlights.
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Moving Machine by Hand
CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the bypass valve is open, the
machine has unrestricted motion.
• Do not open the bypass valve when the machine is
stopped on an incline to prevent it from going downhill out
of control.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if
the machine is towed or moved incorrectly:
• Move the machine by hand only.
• Do not use another vehicle to move machine.
• Do not tow machine.
When the machine must be moved without starting the engine, use the
bypass valves:
NOTE: Do not operate bypass control levers while machine is running.
Do not operate the machine with controls in bypass position.
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