Victa SPX2342F Manual Del Operador página 12

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
1. Release the ground speed pedals (A, Figure 7) to return
to the NEUTRAL position.
2. While still on the lawn, disengage the PTO switch (B),
then wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Move the throttle control (C) (or throttle/choke control) to
SLOW position and turn the ignition key (D) to OFF.
4. Remove the key.
5. Engage the parking brake (E). Push the brake pedal (F),
pull UP on the parking brake control, and release the
brake pedal.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by
simply turning the ignition switch to STOP.
Tractor Operation
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can
comfortably reach all the controls. See Features and
Controls.
2. Engage the parking brake:
a. Fully push down on the brake pedal.
b. Pull UP on the parking brake control.
c. Release the brake pedal.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine. See Start Engine.
5. Disengage the parking brake:
a. Fully push DOWN on the brake pedal.
b. Push IN the parking brake control.
c. Release the brake pedal.
6. Push down on the speed control pedal to move forward.
Release the pedal to stop.
Note: The further down the pedal is pushed the faster the
tractor will move.
7. To stop the tractor, release the speed control pedals, set
the parking brake, and stop the engine. See Stop Tractor
and Engine.
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Mowing
DANGER
This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet, and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• Only operate the machine in daylight hours or good
artificial light.
• Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards.
Uneven terrain can overturn the machine or cause
operator to lose their balance or footing.
• Do not direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction as
material may ricochet back toward the operator.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surface.
• Do not leave a running machine unattended. Always
park on level ground, disengage the attachment, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove starter insert or
key.
1. Engage the parking brake (B, Figure 8).
2. Make sure the PTO switch (C) is disengaged.
3. Start the engine (refer to Start Engine).
4. Set the throttle control (D) to the FAST position.
5. Engage the PTO to activate the mower blades.
6. Use the Height-of-Cut Lever (A) to set the cutting height
to the desired level.
7. Disengage the parking brake, then begin mowing.
8. When finished mowing, shut off the PTO.
9. STOP the engine (refer to Stop Tractor and Engine).
WARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed pedal is
depressed while the PTO is on and the RMO has not been
activated. The operator should always turn the PTO off prior
to driving across on roads, paths, or any area that may be
used by other vehicles. Sudden loss of drive could create a
hazard.
Reverse Mowing Option (RMO)