Engaging Mower

1. CAUTION: Clear mowing area of all bystanders when operating this machine. Thrown objects could cause serious injury or death.

   Keep hands and feet away from blades and discharge opening.

   Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

   Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

2. Start engine.

3. Release park brake.

4. Move both motion control levers to the neutral position.

5. Set throttle lever to the RUN position.

6. NOTE: For smoother engagement, deck can be engaged at transport position and then lowered to desired cut height.

   Pull mower engagement switch up to engage mower.

7. NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate will vary with the amount that the control levers are moved.

   Push motion control levers forward slowly. Mow at a safe travel speed.