To turn, release the pressure on the motion control
lever toward the direction you want to turn.
To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the motion control levers to
neutral and outward to the park position, disengage the
blade control switch, ensure the throttle is in the fast
position, and turn the ignition key to off. Remember to
remove the key from the ignition switch.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while it
is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and move the
motion control levers outward to the park
position when leaving the machine unattended,
even if just for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Height of Cut
Using the Height of Cut Lever
To adjust the height of cut, pull inward and up on the
lever and move it to the desired position.
To raise the deck to the transport position move
the lever to the cutting height position G (also the
4-1/2 inch [115 mm]) (Figure 18).
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3
4
5
6
7
8
1. Height-of-cut lever
2. 4.5 inch (115 mm),
Transport position
3. 4 inch (102 mm)
4. 3.5 inch (89 mm)
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Figure 18
5. 3 inch (76 mm)
6. 2.5 inch (64 mm)
7. 2 inch (51 mm)
8. 1.5 inch (38 mm)