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Mowing
DANGER: This machine
is capable of amputating hands and feet, and throwing
objects. Failure to obey the safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
• Only operate the machine in daylight hours or good
artificial light.
• Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Uneven terrain can overturn the machine or
cause the operator to lose their balance or footing.
• Do not direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction as
material may ricochet back toward the operator.
• Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not leave a running machine unattended. Always
park on level ground, disengage the blades, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove starter insert or key.
NOTICE: The PTO switch must be DISENGAGED when
starting the engine.
CRUZ ZERO TURN MOWER
Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck to
enter mowing mode. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST position.
2. Pull the PTO switch up/out into the ENGAGED (ON)
position.
3. To disengage the PTO, push the PTO switch down/in to
the DISENGAGED (OFF) position.
NOTE: When operating the mower be certain that the
throttle is always in the FAST position. Operating with
the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to
premature battery wear and a poor quality cut.
Mowing in reverse
DANGER: Mowing in
reverse can be hazardous to bystanders. Tragic accidents
can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the operating area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not carry passengers, especially children, even with
the blade(s) shut off. Children can fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine
operation. Children who have been given rides in the
past can suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
Once the Blades are Engaged
1. Move the two drive control levers inward to the neutral
position which also disengages the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle to the full throttle position.
3. Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers
rearward. The mower will start to move in the reverse
direction.
CRUZ ZERO TURN MOWER
Mowing Tips
WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children, and pets
away from the machine while it is in operation.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
• Mowing should always be done with the throttle in the
FAST position for optimal cutting results.
• Keep the blades sharp. Jagged cuts increase the
likelihood of the tip of the grass blade browning or
developing a disease.
• After completing a pass in your lawn, overlap the
previous pass by approximately 2 – 3".
• Change the direction you mow each time to prevent
ruts from developing in your lawn.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to
weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
• Set the mower cut height at the recommended setting
for the type of grass in your lawn. Cutting your lawn
too short will prevent it from deepening its root system
as the grass will use its energy to regrow the grass
blades, rather than the root system. A deep root system
will allow the grass to find nutrients and water in the
soil, especially in periods of drought.
• Raise the mower cut height during the summer or
periods of drought.
• Do not cut during the hottest part of the day. Doing so
stresses the grass.
• Follow the "1/3 Rule". Take off no more than 1/3 of the
grass blade length at a time.
• When cutting long, thick grass, it may be necessary to
go back over the cut area a second time.
• Do not cut wet grass. Dry grass is less likely to clump
together and more likely to be standing upright, which
will result in a clean, even cut.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope,
start at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are
made uphill.
• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps
be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center.
After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw
the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting.
This will give a better appearance to the lawn.
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