User Manual

WARNING

WARNI

WARNING

safety instructions. Operate the mower at slower speeds while becoming familiar with it.

• The grass discharge chute deflector must be installed at all times and in the down position except that it

may be raised when cleaning out the deck or a grass catcher is installed or a mulch kit and block-off plate

is properly installed.

• If the mower discharges grass clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, apply the parking brake, stop the

engine and remove the key before removing obstruction(s).

• Keep all shields and covers in place, namely, all blade and belt covers, engine shields, and grass

discharge chute deflector.

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the rear wheels, blades, engine

flywheel, belts and pulleys.

• Do not touch engine, muffler or hydraulic system while engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These

areas can be so hot as to cause severe burns.

• Clean grass, leaves and lubricant spills from surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.

• Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or operating near roadways.

• Before climbing curbs, crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or roads, turn off the blades and wait for them to

stop.

1.11 Safety for Maintenance

• Repairs carried out by untrained or unauthorized personnel may result in personal injury or serious

malfunction of the Sport X.

• If Guarding is removed for inspection and component replacement, ensure the parking brake is applied

and key is removed prior to inspecting or making repairs and that the guarding is replaced before

operation.

1.12 Operating in Forward Direction

Always keep a firm grip on the mower stationary handlebar with both hands. Operate the mower slowly until

you become familiar with how the mower operates. Do not operate the mower faster than conditions allow.

For example, hills, wet or bumpy ground, dim light or high grass are all conditions requiring slower speeds.

Never operate the mower at the highest speed unless you are on level, wide, open areas of clearly visible

ground or transporting on paved areas. Speeding with any mower is dangerous, and so is traveling faster

than conditions should permit on this mower. Sudden stops from excessive speed or falling off the mower

may cause serious injury or death. The control system is equipped with a return to neutral spring. This is to

aid the operator in returning the mower to neutral after a maneuver.

1.13 Operating in Reverse

Always keep a firm grip on the mower stationary handlebar with both hands. Keep both feet firmly on the

foot platform. Look behind you before backing to prevent injuring yourself or anyone behind you. Operate

the mower very slowly, inching it backward until you become familiar with how the mower operates. Always

operate slowly if in an awkward location or position. While backing up never place your foot or feet on the

ground near the back edge of the mower to prevent serious personal injury if the mower were to run over

you. The control system is equipped with a return to neutral spring. This is to aid the operator in returning

the mower to neutral after a maneuver.

1.14 Zero-Radius Turn Operation

During zero-radius turns (when one mower wheel rotates backwards while the other rotates forward) drive

extra slowly to reduce the possibility of losing traction, or control, or becoming dizzy. This will help prevent

you from being thrown off the mower. Be aware that if you do a turn on a slope you may go through all of

the orientations to a slope mentioned below and must handle the mower accordingly.