
NOTE
To lock deck height adjustment in highest position
for travel or loading/unloading – Pull Deck Height
Adjustment Handle completely rearward until handle
locks in highest position. To lower deck from highest
position – pull rearward on Deck Height Adjustment
Handle with one hand until rearward on Deck Height
Locking switch to the position, proceed to lower Deck
Height Adjustment Handle to desired height.
10.2 OPERATE THE MACHINE
10.2.1 START THE MACHINE
NOTE
Here are two working modes you can choose:
1. Put down the platform and stand on it.
2. Raise the platform and stand on the ground.
1. With the key fob inserted, press the push button
start for the mower to turn ON.
2. Check for the appropriate speed mode by pressing
drive speed control button to low speed. The speed
button is on the digital display.
NOTE
It is always recommended to start out in low mode/
slow speed.
3. Push right and left steering control levers inward
until stops are contacted.
4. Pull up on deck blades ON/OFF switch (PTO) to
start cutting blades for mowing.
NOTE
Only engage blades when steering control levers
are in the NEUTURAL position! NEVER engage
blades when moving!
5. Push steering control levers forward for forward
motion and pull for reverse motion.
NOTE
Electric brake will engage after steering control
levers are returned to neutral.
10.2.2 DRIVE THE MACHINE
After starting the traction drive system, engage the
steering control levers and steer as follows:
WARNING
Always be aware of what is behind the machine before
backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while backing up.
WARNING
Rapid movement of steering control levers is not
recommended as damage to the electrical system
components may occur.
•To go forward, push steering control levers forward
an equal distance.
•To go in reverse, pull steering control levers
rearward an equal distance.
•To turn left, move the right steering control lever
farther forward from neutral than the left steering
control lever.
•To turn right, move the left steering control lever
farther forward from neutral than the right steering
control lever.
•To execute a zero-radius turn, move one steering
control lever forward and the other steering control
lever rearward. This will allow the drive wheels to
counter-rotate.
•To stop or decrease speed, move steering control
levers to neutral. When going forward, pull back
gently on steering control levers. When going in
reverse, push forward gently on steering control
levers.
•For an emergency stop, there are two methods
that can be used:
• When traveling forward or in reverse, place the
steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately. When moving in the rearward
direction, push forward gently on steering control
levers and avoid sudden movement. Any sudden
movement could cause the front of the mower
to come off of the ground, resulting in possible
loss of control, thereby causing serious injury or
death.
• Press push button to turn mower OFF. This will
shut down the traction drive system and the
deck drive system.
•To make a three-point turn to the right, move
the left steering control lever farther forward from
neutral than the right steering control lever and start
the turn. Next, pull back on the steering control
levers until they are past neutral and the machine
starts to go rearward. Pull the right steering control
lever farther rearward from neutral than the left
steering control lever until the rear of the machine
has pivoted around. Then, push the steering control
levers forward until they are both past neutral and
the machine starts to go forward. Push the left
steering control lever farther forward from neutral
than the right steering control lever and finish the
turn.
•To increase speed, increase steering control
lever’s distance from neutral. The farther forward
steering control levers are from neutral, the faster
the machine will travel forward. The farther back
steering control levers are from neutral, the faster
the machine will go in reverse.
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