Using Mower

Avoid injury! 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.

Engaging Mower

1. Adjust the height of cut knob to the desired cutting height and lower the deck.

2. Start engine.

3. To help prevent damage to the PTO clutch:

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

   Move throttle lever to the 1/2 throttle position.

4. Move both motion control levers to the neutral position to unlock park brake.

5. In cold weather or with a new machine, it may be necessary to engage the choke at the same time as the PTO switch to prevent the engine from stalling.

   Push down front of PTO switch to engage mower deck.

6. Move throttle lever to the fast position.

Disengaging Mower

Push down on back of PTO switch to disengage mower deck.