•
Pull out the drive system lever fully to disengage
the drive system. The drive system lever is on
the left side of the product.
•
Push in the drive system lever fully to engage the
drive system.
To set the cutting deck in transport
position or mow position
The cutting deck must be in transport position during
transportation.
•
Pull back the deck lifting lever (A) fully. The
transport latch lever (B) locks the deck lifting
lever in transport position.
B
•
Push the transport latch lever (B) forward to
lower the cutting deck into mow position.
To set the cutting height
1. Set the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 13 .
2. Push in the button on the top of the pin and pull
the pin out.
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3. Put the pin in the hole for the correct cutting
height.
4. Push the transport latch lever forward to lower
the cutting deck into mow position.
To start the engine
1. Push the PTO button to disengage the drive on
the cutting deck.
2. Move the throttle lever to ½ throttle position.
3. Engage the parking brake. Refer to
and disengage the parking brake on page 12 .
4. If the engine is cold, pull up the choke control
fully.
A
5. Push in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
Note:
position for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, wait 15 seconds before
you try again.
6. When the engine starts, immediately release the
ignition key to the run position.
7. Slowly push in the choke control if the choke was
used.
8. Let the engine run at ½ throttle for 3-5 minutes
before you apply heavy load.
Do not keep the ignition key in the start
To engage
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