Swisher AZ Series - Manual (Page 11)

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To disengage the drive, pull the Drive Clutch Le-
ver (AZ125) back.
The lever on the right side of the steering wheel
controls ground speed:
Low Speed:
place the lever in the lower position
closest to the operator. This speed is excellent for
trimming and maneuvering in tight places.
High Speed:
push the lever forward (away from)
the operator. This speed is used for mowing large
open areas.
To engage the drive, press your foot against the
pedal. The speed of the mower is regulated by
the amount of pressure against the foot pedal.
The mower automatically stops and brakes when
you lift your foot off the pedal.
The abruptness of the stop depends on how quickly
you take your foot off the pedal.
To engage the blades, move the lever toward the
front of the mower.
To disengage the blades, pull the lever toward the
rear of the mower.
ENGAGING THE BLADES:
Foot-Pedal Operated:
(all models begin with AZV)
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The Blade Clutch (BR20AZ) is located on the left
side below the seat.
Reverse directions by simply turning the front
wheel in the direction you want to go.
To reverse directions in tight areas, pull back the
Drive Control Lever (AT125) to stop the mower.
Then turn the steering wheel 180 degrees (in the
opposite direction). Engage the Drive Lever once
again.
Swisher’s patented front wheel drive steering
mechanism provides 360 degrees of maneuverability.
THE ZERO-TURNING RADIUS
QUICK CHANGE MULCHING
MOWER:
WARNING!
ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE OPENING OR
CLOSING MULCHING CHUTE!
To use as a side-discharge mower:
To use as a mulching mower:
Twist knob to unlock chute, let chute open and
then twist knob to lock chute.
Twist knob, push chute closed and twist knob again
to lock.
Changing from low speed to high speed or from
high speed to low speed can be done without
disengaging the drive.