Driving the Machine (continued)
2. Slowly push the motion-control levers forward
or rearward. Move 1 lever farther than the
other lever to turn.
Note:
control levers, the faster the machine moves in
that direction.
3. To stop, pull the motion-control levers back to
the N
EUTRAL
Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous. Blade contact will cause
serious injury or death.
Do not put your hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are
engaged.
An uncovered discharge opening allows objects to be thrown toward you or
bystanders. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact will cause serious injury or death.
Do not operate the mower with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered
unless a grass collection system or mulch kit is in place and working properly.
1. Move the throttle control to the F
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The farther you move the motion-
position.
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DANGER
DANGER
position.
AST
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Operation: During Operation