1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen.
2. Adjust the height of the steering wheel.
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten.
CAUTION: Make sure that the long end of
the knob points up.
To engage and disengage the drive
system
To move the product with the engine off, the drive
system must be disengaged. Pull out the drive system
lever fully to disengage the drive on the axle. Push the
drive system lever in fully to engage the drive on the
axle. Do not use middle positions.
The drive system lever for model R 316TX is found
behind the left rear wheel. Model R 316TX AWD, R
316TsX AWD has one drive system lever for the front
and one for the rear axle. The drive system lever for the
rear axle is found behind the left rear wheel.
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The drive system lever for the front axle for R 316TX
AWD, R 316TsX AWD is found behind the left front
wheel.
To lift and lower the cutting deck
To lift the cutting deck to transport position, pull the lift
lever rearward. If the engine is on, the blades stop to
rotate automatically.
To lower the cutting deck to mowing position, press the
lock button and move the lift lever forward. If the engine
is running, the blades start to rotate automatically.
To start the engine
1. Make sure that the drive system is engaged, see
engage and disengage the drive system on page 91 .
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