OPERATION
HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
The
electrical
system
has
an
operator
presence
system
that
includes
a sensor
switch
mounted
in the seat. These
components
tell the electrical
system
if the operator
is sitting
on the seat. This
system
will stop the engine
when the operator
leaves
the seat. For
your protection,
always
make sure this system
operates
correctly.
1.
Completely
push the clutch/brake
pedal
forward
to stop the
unit. Keep
your foot on the pedal.
2.
Move the attachment
clutch
to the DISENGAGE
position.
3.
Move the speed
control
lever to the NEUTRAL
position.
4.
Set the parking
brake.
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WARNING:
Make sure
the parking
brake
will
hold the
unit.
5.
Move the throttle
control
to the SLOW
position.
6.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Re-
move the key.
HOW TO SET THE PARKING
BRAKE
1.
Completely
push the clutch/brake
pedal
forward.
2.
Lift the parking
brake
lever (Figure
4).
3.
Remove
your foot from the clutch/brake
pedal and then release
the parking
brake
lever.
Make sure the parking
brake will hold
the unit.
4.
To release
the parking
brake,
completely
push
the clutch/
brake
pedal
forward.
The parking
brake
will automatically
re-
lease.
WARNING:
Before you leave the operator's position,
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move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set the
parking brake. Move the
attachment
clutch to the
DISENGAGE
position. Stop the engine and remove
the ignition key.
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Figure
4
HOW TO USE
THE THROTTLE
/ CHOKE CONTROL
Use the throttle/choke
control
to choke
the engine for cold starts
and increase
or decrease
the speed
of the engine
(see Figure
5).
1.
Move
the throttle/choke
control
completely
forward
to the
CHOKE
position
to start a cold engine.
2.
The FAST position
is marked
with a detent.
For normal
opera-
tion and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle
control
to the FAST position.
For maximum
charging
of the battery
and
for a cooler
running
engine,
operate
the engine
in the FAST
position.
3.
The engine
governor
is set at the factory
for maximum
perfor-
mance.
Do not adjust the governor
to increase
the speed of the
engine.
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Figure 5