STOPPING THE MOWER
Gently let the Left and Right Control Levers return to their neutral, at rest position. If the operator is
leaving the operator position for any reason, disengage the blades, shut off the engine, engage the
parking brake, and remove the key.
NOTE: Park the mower on level ground. If it is not possible to do so, be sure to the block the
wheels to prevent the mower from rolling away.
TURNING THE MOWER
To turn the mower in the desired direction, gently pull the chosen direction's Control Lever toward you
(i.e. to turn right, pull the Right Control Lever toward you). The more a particular Control Lever is pulled
toward you, the sharper the turn the mower will make.
MOWING
DANGER: Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower the mower is to be used.Look for items such as
stones, sticks,wire,and other objects. When struck by the mower,these and other objects may become
projectiles that could lead to serious injury and /or death.Clear area of all debris and keep people and pets
away.
DANGER: Do not operate the mower with defective guards or shields. Do not operate the mower without
the safety devices securely in place.
For the highest quality of cut and performance, mow with the engine at full throttle. Quality of cut may
be determined by the ground speed and speed of the mower. Generally, the slower the mower travels
across the terrain. the better the cut.
1. With the engine running and the mower placed at the beginning of the area to be mowed, make
sure the left control lever is down and out of the neutral lock position.
2. Pull the PTO switch to engage the blades.
3. To disengage blades, come to a complete stop and pull the Blade Control Lever to the "Off " Position.
MOVING THE MOWER WITH THE ENGINE OFF
1. Engage the Parking Brake Lever by moving it to the "On" position.
2. Engage the Neutral Lever by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
3. Disengage the Parking Brake Lever by moving it to the "Off " position.
4. Move the mower.
NOTE: Be careful of the weight of the mower as you move it without using the engine.
5. Before starting the mower,mark sure the driving controls are in neutral with left control in "up"
position,the parking brake is engaged and the neutral lever is disengaged.
PARKING THE MOWER
Pull the Parking Break Lever to the "On" position.
NOTE: Gently engage the braking mechanism.Excessive force may cause damage.
Caution: If you are not familiar with the operation of the Hydro drive and zero turn feature,practice turning
and maneuvering with the controls before engaging the blade.