Swisher ZT17542 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.)
MOWING
• WARNING: Do not operate mower at too fast of a rate. Sudden movements forward
and backward at fast speeds can cause accidents resulting in personal injury
• Start out slowly moving steering levers SLOWLY forward and backward until you
learn to operate the unit. NOTE: This mower has been designed to be very
maneuverable. Practice is extremely necessary in open, flat areas to become
comfortable and efficient with the controls.
• BEGIN TO MOW: Before starting the engine, set the desired deck height.
• Start the mower engine.
• Position the throttle lever about halfway and engage PTO switch. Reposition throttle
lever to full throttle position.
• Move steering levers forward to begin mowing.
• CAUTION: Always make sure the deck is not plugged with grass or other debris.
Failure to do this will cause damage to the PTO belt.
• STOPPING: Hydrostatic mowers use hydrostatic braking through the transmissions.
To slow or stop the unit move the steering levers to the neutral position
• STOPPING THE ENGINE: Move the throttle lever to slow position, allow engine
to idle for 30 seconds and turn ignition to off position. CAUTION: Failure to
position the ignition key to any position except off will cause discharge of the battery.
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