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Controls
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and
mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination
and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the
parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to
disengage the parking brake.
NOTE: To start the
unit the parking brake must be engaged.
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting
Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock
Lever
These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm)
position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired
cutting height and release the lift lock lever.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke
once the engine starts. A warm engine may not
require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke.
Push to knob DOWN to open the choke.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
Features & Controls
