Engaging Mower

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.

IMPORTANT: To help prevent damage to PTO clutch:

  • Do not engage PTO with throttle in the fast position.

  1. Adjust mower deck to desired cutting height.

  2. Start engine.

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    Move throttle lever (A) to the 1/2 fast position.


  4. Unlock park brake (B).

  5. NOTE: In cold weather or with a new machine, it may be necessary to engage choke knob (C) (if equipped) at the same time as PTO switch (D) to prevent engine from stalling.

    Pull PTO switch (D) up to engage mower deck.

  6. Move throttle lever to the fast position.

  7. Lower deck lift lever (E).

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

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

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