Weed Eater 96024000100 - Manual (Page 12)

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The operation of any riding mower can result in foreign objects thrown
into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating your riding mower or
performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision
safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR RIDING
MOWER
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your riding mower is equipped with an opera-
tor presence sensing switch. When engine
is running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
1. Depress brake pedal all the way down
and hold.
2. Depress parking brake lever and release
pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in brake position. Make sure
parking brake will hold riding mower
secure.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the motion control lever.
1. Start riding mower with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and motion control lever in
neutral (N) position.
2. Move motion control lever to desired
position.
3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start
movement.
IMPORTANT: Bring riding mower to a com-
plete stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of
your transaxle.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the mower height deck lift
lever determines the cutting height.
• Grasp lift lever.
• Press lift lever plunger with thumb and
move lever to desired position.
The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from
the ground to the blade tip with the engine
not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil condi-
tions, height of grass and types of grass
being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-1/2" during the cool season
and to over 3" during hot months. For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over
6" in height should be mowed twice. Make
the first cut relatively high; the second to
desired height.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADE -
• To stop mower blade, move deck clutch
lever to disengaged position.
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal
all the way down.
ENGINE -
• Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and re-
move key. Always remove key when leaving
riding mower to prevent unauthorized use.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in
any position other than "STOP" will cause
the battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when riding
mower is standing idle with the engine run-
ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause
“browning” of grass. To eliminate this pos-
sibility, always stop engine when stopping
riding mower on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop riding mower
completely, as described above, before
leaving the operator's position.
Motion
Control
Lever
Mower Height
Adjustment
Brake Pedal
"Engaged"
Position Deck Clutch
Lever
"Engaged"
Position
Deck Clutch
Lever
"Disengaged"
Position
Brake Pedal
"Drive"
Position
Parking Brake
Pedal-Push Down
to "Engage"