Engaging and Disengaging Mower

NOTE: Put attachment lift lever in transport position to transport machine or when parking machine.

1. Start engine and run at half speed for a couple of minutes to warm up.

2. Lower mower deck to desired cutting height position.

3. NOTE: Throttle lever should be at full throttle position before engaging mower to avoid stalling engine.

   Push throttle lever up to the full throttle position.

4. Engage mower.

   • On models with electric attachment engagement switch: Pull switch up.
   • On models with mechanical attachment engagement lever: Push lever forward.
   
   

5. NOTE: The mower and engine will stop as the reverse foot pedal is pressed with mower engaged.

   Disengage mower blades before moving in reverse or stopping engine.

   • Machines with mechanical attachment engagement lever: Pull lever back.
   • Machines with electric attachment engagement switch: Push switch down.