Shutting Off the Machine
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine
while it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO).
3. Move the motion-control levers outward to the N
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Turn the key switch to the O
6. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Operating the Parking Brake
Whenever you shut off the machine, engage the parking brake to prevent accidental
movement of the machine.
• To engage the parking brake, use your foot to push down the parking-brake pedal
and move it left into the detent.
• To disengage the parking brake, use your foot to push down the pedal, move the
parking-brake pedal to the right out of the detent, and slowly release it.
You can use the parking brake to stop the machine in emergency situations or when a
machine fault disables the traction controls.
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