Operator`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Table of Contents
- Safety
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- DANGER-WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER: POISON
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Operating Safely
- Operate Mower Safely
- Parking Safely
- Checking Mowing Area
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Operator Station Controls
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
- Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Mower Engagement Lever Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Park Brake
- Starting Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using Cruise Control
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Mower Lift Lever
- Using Mower
- Mower Blade Selection
- Using Mower Deck Side Discharge (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Pushing Machine
- Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
- Using Wheel Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Mowing Tips
- Replacement Parts
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil (Gas)
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1642)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1742)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 2046)
- Checking Spark Plugs
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Steering and Brakes
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Warranty
- Index
- Notes
- Quality Statement
- Service Record
Operating - 14
OPERATING
Engine is air cooled and needs a large volume of air to
keep cool. Keep air intake screen (A) on top of engine
clean.
Stopping Engine
1. Move throttle lever (A) to slow (
t
) position. Let engine
run at low throttle a few seconds.
2. Turn key to stop position (B).
3. Lock the park brake.
4. Remove key.
Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
To travel forward:
1. Push clutch/brake pedal (A) all the way down to stop
machine.
2. Move shift lever (B) to desired travel speed.
3. Release clutch/brake pedal slowly.
To travel in reverse:
1. Push clutch/brake pedal (A) all the way down.
NOTE: The engine and mower will stop as the gear
shift lever is moved to R (reverse) if the mower
engagement lever is not in the off position.
2. Put mower engagement lever (C) in the off position.
3. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no
bystanders nearby.
4. Move shift lever (B) to R (reverse) position.
5. Release clutch/brake pedal slowly.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders
may be injured by runover and rotating blades.
Before traveling forward or rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Stop machine
movement before shifting between reverse and
forward to prevent transmission damage.
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