Swisher AZ Series - Manual (Page 10)

Check fuel and oil levels.
Make sure the Drive Control and Blade Clutch
Levers are pulled back and disengaged. Make sure
your foot is off the pedal.
Once engine is started, become familiar with the
steering and maneuvering of the mower before
engaging the blades.
The Lock Pin Lever (TR148L) should always be
engaged (flat against the wheel) BEFORE start-
ing the engine. To move the mower when en-
gine is not running, the Lock Pin Lever
(TR148L) must be disengaged.
Do not engage pin when engine is running.
The
Lock Pin Lever (TR148L), located opposite the
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BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW SWISHER MOWER
Select an open area with no obstructions to complete the following steps which will help you familiarize
yourself with the location and movement of the mower controls. The engine SHOULD NOT be running as you
familiarize yourself with these controls.
RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF MOWER ARE DETERMINED BY SITTING IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT.
OPERATOR POSITION
REAR
BE SURE TO READ THIS SECTION BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
FRONT
DRIVE ENGAGEMENT PIN:
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chain on the front wheel, is engaged when it is
resting flat against the front wheel.
The motion of the mower is controlled by the
Drive Clutch Lever (AZ125) located just be-
low the steering wheel, on the left side.
To engage the drive, start the engine.
Push the Drive Clutch Lever (AZ125), which
is located on the left side of the steering wheel,
forward. The mower will BEGIN MOVING
FORWARD IN THE DIRECTION THE
FRONT TIRE IS POINTED.
ENGAGING THE DRIVE:
Hand-Operated/Two-speed Drive:
(all models begin with AZ2)
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RIGHT LEFT