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Disengaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the blade control (PTO) to Disengaged (Fig. 5).
Setting the Height of Cut
The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is used to raise and lower
the mower to the desired cutting height.
1. The cutting height may be set in one of seven positions
from approximately 1 to 4 in. (25 to 102 mm).
2. Pull on the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) and move it to
the desired position (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Height-of-cut lever (deck lift)
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking
brake or fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Move the PTO to Disengaged (Fig. 7).
1 in. (25 mm)
1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
2 in. (51 mm)
2-1/2 in. (64 mm)
3 in. (76 mm)
3-1/2 in. (89 mm)
1. Disengaged
4 in. (102 mm)
2. Engaged
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4. Move the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8).
Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may
not require step 4.
1. Choke
2. Fast
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start
Important
of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to Off and let
the starter motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting, page 31.
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Brake, page 13.
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Figure 7
Figure 8
position (Fig. 9). When the engine starts, release the
key.
If the engine does not start after 30 seconds
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3. Blade control (PTO)
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2
3
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3. Slow
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