Dismounting to Inspect Mower

CAUTION: Help prevent serious injury. Keep hands and feet away from blades and the discharge opening.

Do not step on either side of the mower deck when mounting and dismounting the machine. Mount and dismount the machine using the front foot plate.

1. Park machine on a hard, level surface.

2. Push knob down to disengage PTO.

3. Ensure motion control levers are in the neutral position.

4. Lock park brake.

5. Stop engine and remove key. Wait for mower blades to stop turning before leaving the operator platform.