Manual

Operation
Attachments
This unit can use many different attachments.
For all pull-behind attachments or trailers, the maximum
gross weight is 250 pounds. Grossweight is the weight of
the attachment or trailer and any load that might be on or in
it.
Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees
when using a pull-behind attachment or trailer. We have
included a slope guide in this book to helpyou determine the
slope on which you will be operating your unit. Neverallow
someone to stand or ride on or in an attachment or trailer.
Howto Engagethe Blades(42" Models)
The blade rotationcontrolis located above the steering
wheel (Figure 10). Usethe blade rotationcontrolto engage
the blades.
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Using Controls
Howto Usethe ThrottleControl
Usethe throttle controlto increaseor decreasethe speed of
the engine.
CAUTION:Alwaysoperatethe enginewith the throttle
controlin the FASTposition.If the enginerunsfor several
minutesat slowerthanthe FASTposition,the engine and
transmissionwill overheatand can be damaged.
1. The FASTposition is markedwith a detent. For normal
operation and when using a grass bagger, move the
throttlecontrolto the FASTposition. For maximum
charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine
and transmission, operatethe engine in the FAST
position.
2. For transport and to tow pull behind attachments,
control the ground speed with the speed control pedal.
3. The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum
performance. Do not adjust the governor to increase
the speed of the engine.
Figure 10: Bladerotation control (42" Models Only)
A - DISENGAGEposition
B - Bladerotation control ENGAGEposition
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Before you start the engine, makesure the blade
rotationcontrolis in the DISENGAGEposition.
Move the blade rotationcontrol to the ENGAGE
positionto rotatethe blades.
NOTE:If the engine stops when you engagethe blades,
the seat switch is not activated. Make sure you sit in
the middle of the seat. Also, make sure the wire is
connected to the seat switch.
Move the blade rotationcontrolto the DISENGAGE
positionto stop the blades. Before you leavethe
operator's position, makesure the blades have stopped
rotating.
Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road,
move the blade rotationcontrolto the DISENGAGE
position.
WARNING:Alwayskeepyour handsandfeet away
from the blade, deflectoropening,and the mower
housingwhen the engineruns.
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