How to Use the Shift Lever
To change the forward speed or the direction of the
unit, follow the steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever,
completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to
stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the
gearbox can be damaged.
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward
to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW
position.
3. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward
speed setting.
4. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse.
Always disengage blades and look down and
behind before and while backing.
5. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not
keep your foot on the pedal.
6. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
Shift Lever Position
Function
(Speed)
Trimming
1
Snow Thrower
Bagging Grass
1 or 2
Mulching Grass
1 or 2
Normal Mowing
2 or 3
Easy Mowing
3 or 4
Snow Blade
Transport
5-6
Attachment
*
*See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.
How to Set the Parking Brake
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 12).
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 release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator's
position, move the shift lever to the neutral
(N) position. Set the parking brake. Move
the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and
remove the ignition key.
English
Figure 12: Parking brake
A - Parking brake
How to Change the Cutting Height
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift
lever as follows.
1. Move the lift lever forward to lower the mower
Throttle Position
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the
Fast Throttle
Figure 13: Lift control
A - Lift lever
A
housing and back to raise the mower housing
(Figure 13).
lift lever to the highest position and move the
blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE
position.
A
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