Specifications

Zero Radius Turning

To execute a zero degree turn, you must put one

wheel in reverse and one wheel in forward.

Until you have practiced this procedure and acquired

a feel for the machine, it is possible to damage the turf

due to an incorrect input. Please be aware of and

mindful that it is possible to pull the levers back toward

the operator in such a manner that the drive wheels

will spin in reverse. This is also true for the reverse

direction, that is, if the machine is traveling in a

reverse direction and the levers are suddenly and

quickly pushed away from the operator, it is possible

that the drive wheels will attempt to spin forward.

Failure to follow the correct procedure for zero

degree turns could result in damage to the turf. When

learning the zero degree turning procedure, use re-

duced engine RPM and extreme caution.

Moving the Mower Without Power

NOTE: Do not exceed a speed of 2 mph when

moving the mower without power.

In order to transport the mower without power, you

must first release the hydraulic pressure by using the

bypass valve located on each pump. Lift the mower

seat to gain access to the pump valves. The valves are

a 5/8" hex head located on the valve block of each of

the pumps, with a cross hole through it. Loosen the

bypass valve on each pump, three turns counterclock-

wise. Move the mower. Tighten the bypass valve on

each pump, three turns clockwise.

Optimum Performance = Best Results

The mower is designed to operate most efficiently at

maximum blade speeds, which are achieved with

maximum engine speed. The ground speed of the

mower should allow the mower deck blades to main-

tain that maximum efficient speed. Therefore, slow

the ground speed of the mower when cutting tall

grass, grass heavy with moisture, or mowing uphill, so

as to maintain maximum blade speed.

Start-Up and Operation of Mower (continued)

If ground speed is too fast or blade speed is too slow,

an uneven cut will result.

Make sure that mower deck blades are sharp to

ensure the optimum quality of cut. Refer to Blade

Replacement and Blade Sharpening procedures for

detailed instructions on how to safely and properly

maintain and sharpen mower blades.

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