5 OPERATION
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5.6 DRIVING _________________________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety instructions contained in this manual when you drive the mower. When you operate in the
reverse direction, look behind you to make sure you have a clear path.
IMPORTANT: Equipment must meet the current regulations to be driven on the public roads.
Push the mow switch to the OFF position and lift the cutting units to the transport position.
5.7 MOWING SPEED __________________________________________________________
The cutting quality is improved at speeds lower than the transport speed of the mower. A mow speed of 6-7 mph (9.6-
11.2 km/hr) is set at the factory and is correct for most conditions. The local turf conditions may need a different speed.
If an adjustment is needed, See Section 7.6.
5.8 MOWING_________________________________________________________________________
To mow:
1. Move the parking brake switch to the OFF position and set the mow switch to the ON position. Always mow with
the engine at full throttle.
2. Push and release the joystick. The cutting units will lower to the ground. When the cutting units are lowered, the
reels will start turning.
3. To lift the cutting units, pull and release the joystick with the mower moving forward. The cutting units will lift to the
crosscut position and the reels will stop. To lift the cutting units to the transport position, pull and hold the joystick
until the cutting units are completely lifted.
To remove or install grass catchers:
1. Set the mow switch in the OFF position, lower the cutting units to the ground, put the parking brake switch in the
ON position and stop the engine.
2. Tilt the grass catcher body and move the grass catcher off or on the lift yoke.
WARNING
To prevent injuries, when the reels rotate, keep your hands, feet and clothing away from the cutting unit.
NEVER use your hands to clean the cutting units. Use a brush to remove grass from the reels. The reel blades can
be sharp and can cause injury.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the reel and the bedknife, never operate the cutting units when you are not mowing grass.
Friction and heat will develop between the reel and bedknife and damage the cutting edge.
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