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8. Set both motion control levers to the neutral position from the start/
shutdown position.
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Engaging Mower
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Clear mowing area of all bystanders
when operating this machine. Thrown objects could cause
serious injury or death.
Keep hands and feet away from blades and discharge
opening.
Do not mow in reverse unless necessary.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height.
2. Start engine.
3. Move both motion control levers to the neutral position from the
start/shutdown position.
4. Set throttle lever to the START/MOW position, full throttle.
5. Pull mower engagement switch up to engage mower.
NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate vary with the amount that the
control levers are moved.
6. Push motion control levers forward slowly. Mow at safe travel
speed.
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Using MulchControl (If Equipped)
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating belts and blades are
dangerous.
1. Park machine on a at, level surface.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Lock the park brake.
4. Wait for all moving mower deck parts to stop before you leave the
operators station.
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5. Rotate lever clockwise (A) to close or counterclockwise (B) to open.
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Unplugging Mower
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with machine running.
Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut off the engine and
remove the key before getting off 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’s station to inspect machine.
2. Check under mower deck and discharge chute for debris.
3. Clear all debris before using mower.
4. If plugging occurs, switch to open mode to allow some grass to
discharge.
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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. Throttle position must remain in the full throttle position to avoid
backring at shutdown.
4. Lock the park brake by moving the motion control levers fully
outward.
5. Turn ignition key to STOP (off) 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.
6. Remove key.
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Moving Machine by Hand
CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the bypass valve is open, the
machine will have 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 machine by hand only.
● Do not use another vehicle to move machine.
● Do not tow machine.
When moving the machine without starting the engine, always use the
bypass valves:
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