To use the throttle control
The throttle control adjusts the engine speed and the
speed of the blades in the cutting deck.
A
•
Put the throttle control in the cold weather start
position (A) when you start a cold engine. Refer
To start a cold engine on page 13 .
to
•
Put the throttle control in the fast position (B) to
operate the engine at full speed. Always have the
throttle control in the fast position when you cut
grass.
•
Put the throttle control in the slow position (C) to
operate the engine at idle speed.
To use the cruise control
Only use the cruise control for forward travel on
smooth, straight surfaces. The cruise control will
disengage automatically if the conditions for cruise
control become unsatisfactory.
1. Push the forward drive pedal (B) down. Keep the
forward drive pedal in a position that gives the
correct speed for the terrain.
A
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B
C
B
2. Pull the cruise control lever (A) up and hold it
while you release the forward drive pedal.
3. Release the cruise control lever to engage the
cruise control.
4. Push the brake pedal or tap on the forward drive
pedal to disengage the cruise control.
To use the headlight
•
Push the power switch to position (A) to make
the headlight come on.
B
•
Push the power switch to position (B) to make
the headlight go off.
To use the reverse operation system
(ROS)
Note: If you try to go rearward with the product when
the cutting deck is engaged, the engine stops
immediately. Engage the ROS to go rearward with
the product when the cutting deck is engaged.
WARNING: Before and while you
operate the product rearward, look down
and behind the product for the safety of
others.
1. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
ROS "ON" position (A) to engage the ROS.
A
2. Slowly push down the reverse drive pedal to start
movement.
3. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the engine
"ON" position (B) to disengage the ROS.
To engage and disengage the
cutting deck
The product has an operator presence control
(OPC). When you go away from the seat with the
A
B
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