Scotts S1642 - Manual (Page 23)

Operating Mower - 19
OPERATING MOWER
2. Move throttle lever (A) to the FAST (
r
) position.
3. Lower mower to cutting height.
4. Push PTO drive lever (B) forward to ENGAGE mower
blades.
NOTE: The engine and mower will stop as the drive
lever is moved rearward (Automatic Model) or the gear
shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position (Gear
Model) with mower engaged.
5. Disengage PTO before shifting to REVERSE.
Disengaging Mower
1. Pull PTO drive lever (A) back to DISENGAGE mower
blades.
2. If you hit an object with mower while mowing, STOP
mower and engine immediately. Inspect mower for
damage.
Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or
Optional Bagger
1. STOP machine.
2. Pull PTO drive lever (A) back to DISENGAGE mower
blades.
3. Move throttle lever to SLOW (
t
) position.
4. Lower mower to the ground.
5. LOCK park brake.
6. STOP engine.
7. Remove key.
8. Wait for all moving parts to STOP.
Using Mower Deck Side Discharge - 42-Inch
Mower Decks
NOTE: For maximum side discharge operation, it may
be necessary to change the mower blades, see
Servicing Mower Blades in the SERVICE MOWER
section.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! To help prevent
personal injury, do the following steps before
you dismount to inspect or unplug mower or
bagger.
A
B
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust
mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for
blades to STOP.
Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades.
Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades.
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