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unit operation (cont.)
• Move the shift lever to first gear (‘1’), unlock
brakes, and slowly
release the brake handles.
• Your mower has five forward speeds (‘1’ – ‘5’);
simply slide the shifter lever to the appropriate
indicator position to select that gear. The
machine can be shifted on the run. NOTE
: If
climbing a hill, the brake squeeze handles
might have to be momentarily activated.
CAUTION
: The shift lever should never be left
or held in drive position for an extended time
when the brake squeeze handles are in the
locked position.
• To engage transmission in reverse, slide shifter
lever into neutral (‘N’), lock both left and right
brake thumb locks, lift up on reverse lockout
bar (2:51) and slide shifter lever into reverse
(‘R’); unlock thumb locks and slowly release
brake levers. NOTE: Machine will reverse
towards operator. Use caution while using
this feature. If control is lost, release grip
on handles – see note below.
Important safety note: Power to the engine will be immediately cut if both of the safety handles (Parts
List Ref #4:18) are released while transmission is engaged. This is an important safety feature – do not
attempt to defeat it. Serious injury or death may result.
STEERING THE UNIT:
• Squeezing either brake handle will turn the
machine in that direction.
squeeze to turn left squeeze to turn right
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT:
• See Adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual.
