Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Disengage the blades by moving the
blade-control switch to the O
18).
2.
Move the motion-control levers outward to the
P
position.
ARK
3.
Move the throttle lever to the S
let the engine idle for 1 minute.
4.
Turn the key to the O
the key.
CAUTION
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.
Using the Motion-Control
Levers
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1. Motion-control
lever—P
position
ARK
2. Center, unlocked position
3. Forward
position
(Figure
FF
position and
LOW
position and remove
FF
4. Backward
5. Front of machine
Driving the Machine
The drive wheels turn independently, powered by
hydraulic motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side
in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing
the machine to spin rather than turn. This greatly
improves the machine maneuverability but may
require some time for you to adapt to how it moves.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the F
performance. Always operate in the full throttle
position when mowing.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. You
may lose control of the machine and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Driving Forward
Note:
Always use caution when turning.
1.
Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2.
To go forward, slowly push the motion-control
levers forward
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position for best
AST
(Figure
23).
Figure 23
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