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Shutting Off the Engine
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the
parking brake when leaving the operator's
position.
Let the engine idle at slow throttle (turtle) for 60
seconds before turning the key switch to the O
position.
Figure 17
Important:
Make sure that the fuel-shutoff valve
is closed before transporting or storing the
machine to prevent a fuel leak. Before storing the
machine, disconnect the spark plug(s) to prevent
the possibility of accidental starting.
Operating the Platform
You can use the machine with the platform in the
up or down position. It is your preference on which
position to use.
WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may cause
injury when you raise or lower it. Carefully
lower or raise the operator platform, as
suddenly dropping it could injure you.
• Do not put your hands or fingers in the
platform-pivot area when lowering or
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raising the operator platform.
• Make sure that the platform is supported
when you pull the latch pin out.
• Make sure that the latch secures the
platform when folding it up. Push it tight
against the cushion for the latch pin to
lock into place.
• Keep bystanders away from the machine
when raising or lowering the platform.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Up
Operate the machine with the platform up for the
following conditions:
•
Using the machine near drop-offs
•
Using the machine in small areas where the
machine is too large
•
Areas with low-hanging branches or obstacles
•
Loading the machine for transport
•
Driving up slopes
To raise the platform, pull the back of the platform up
so that the latch pin and knob lock it into place. Push
it tight against the cushion for the latch pin to lock it
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into place.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Down
Operate the machine with the platform down for the
following conditions:
•
Using the machine in most areas
•
Driving across slopes
•
Driving down slopes
To lower the platform, push the platform forward
against the cushion to release pressure on the latch
pin, then pull the knob out and lower the platform
(Figure
18).
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