Manual
Howto Engagethe Blades(46 & 52" models)
The PTOswitch is above and to the right of the steering
wheel (Figure 11). Usethe PTOswitchto engagethe blades.
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Figure 11. PTOswitch (46 & 52" models only)
A - PTOswitch (shown in the DISENGAGEposition)
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Before you start the engine, make sure the PTOswitch
is pushed down inthe DISENGAGEposition.
Pullthe PTOswitchup to the ENGAGEpositionto
rotatethe blades.
NOTE:If the engine stops when you engagethe blades,
the seat switch is not activated. Makesure you sit in
the middle of the seat. Also, make sure the wire is
connected to the seat switch.
Pushthe PTOswitchdown to the DISENGAGEposition
to stop the blades. Beforeyou leavethe operator's
position, make sure the bladeshave stopped rotating.
Beforeyou ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road,
push the PTOswitchdown to the DISENGAGEposition.
WARNING:Always keepyourhandsandfeet away
fromthe blade, deflectoropening,and the mower
housingwhenthe engineruns.
Howto Use the SpeedControlPedal
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive
transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easyto
operate.This type of drive system does not require a shift
lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single
speedcontrolpedal operated with your right foot. Do not
use the left brake pedal in normal operation. Only use the left
brake pedalto quickly stop in an emergency.
Driving and Stopping the Unit
Howto Drive Forward
1. The automaticdrive disconnectmust be in the DRIVE
position (Figure 14).
2. Slowly releaseyour left foot from the brake pedal.
3. Movethe throttle control to the FASTposition.
4. Slowly push the speedcontrolpedal forward to the
desired speed (Figure 12).
5. To increaseforward speed,slowly move the speed
control pedalforward. To reduce forward speed,slowly
releasethe speed control pedal until the unit slows to
the desired speed.
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Figure 12: Speedcontrol operation
A - Reverse
B - Neutral
C - Forward
D - Forward movement
E - Reversemovement
F - Speedcontrol pedal
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