OPERATING On models with mechanical attachment engagement lever: Push lever forward. NOTE: The mower and engine will stop as the reverse foot pedal is pressed for Automatic Transmission or when the gear shift lever is moved to the R (reverse) position for Gear Transmission with mower engaged. 5. Disengage mower blades before moving in reverse or stopping engine. Machines with mechanical attachment engagement lever: Pull lever back. A Machines with electric attachment engagement switch: Push switch down. Using Mulch Cover (107 cm (42 in.) and 122 cm (48 in.) Mower Decks (If Equipped) MX27233 3.
Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A) while depressing reverse foot pedal slightly for automatic transmission or moving the gear shift lever to the R (reverse) position for gear transmission. NOTE: Optional mulch cover must be purchased from dealer. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: NOTE: If the engine and mower stop while repositioning the machine, return the attachment engagement lever/switch to the off position. Start engine and engage mower. Begin again with Step 2. 4. Release the reverse implement switch and reposition the machine as the machine begins to move rearward.
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to prevent engine from starting accidently. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 5. Resume forward travel. The mower should continue operating. 6. Repeat procedure to position the machine again. NOTE: Remove mulch cover for side discharge operation. Using Cruise Control (LA125, LA135, LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175) c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use cruise control when going down hills. Machine speed will increase. Operate machine in a large, open area to learn how the cruise control works.
Use cruise control when you want to maintain travel speed without having to hold the forward travel pedal down. Cruise control operates only for forward travel. Engage Cruise Control 1. Push forward pedal down until you reach desired travel speed. 2. Pull cruise control lever up and release forward pedal to lock the cruise control. Disengage Cruise Control • Depress brake pedal, tap on forward pedal or push cruise control lever down to the off position. Engaging and Disengaging Mower NOTE: Put attachment lift lever in transport position to transport machine or when parking machine. 1. Start engine and run at half speed for a couple of minutes to warm up. 2.
Lower mower deck to desired cutting height position. NOTE: Throttle lever should be at full throttle position before engaging mower to avoid stalling engine. 3. Push throttle lever up to the full throttle position. 4. Engage mower. 2. Install mulch cover (C) onto mower deck (D). Mulch cover lip (E) must be seated in mower deck groove. On models with electric attachment engagement switch: Pull switch up. Operating - 20 A B A B MX10441Y Picture Note: 122 cm (48 in.) used for illustration. 1. Raise discharge chute (A) and metal deflector (B). D C E F MX10440Y