National Mower 68 DL - Manual (Page 8)

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07587 – IGNITION KEY (Model 68 SR)
(located on top surface of main belt
guard)
To start the engine, place the main
clutch and all cutting unit clutches in
neutral. Turn the key to the clockwise
position and pull on the recoil starter.
Use the choke as required.
To stop the engine, turn the key to the
full counterclockwise position.
Refer to the engine manual for details on proper engine
operation.
Disengage cutting unit clutches, engage the parking
brake and remove the key whenever leaving the mower
seat.
07588 – PARKING BRAKE LEVER
(located on top surface of main belt
guard)
Move the parking brake lever
forward to set the brake, rearward
to release the brake. Driving the
mower with the parking brake set
will cause excess wear on the brake
mechanism.
07589 – SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL
(located on top surface of main belt
guard)
Press the brake pedal with your right
foot to stop the mower. You must also release the main
engine clutch in order for the mower to come to a
complete stop.
07599 – WARNING
DECAL
(located on instrument
cluster [68 DL] or main
belt guard [68 SR])
Read and understand
the information in the
Owner’s Manual be-
fore operating this
mower.
Read and understand
the information in the
Owner’s Manual
before attempting to
repair, service, or
maintain this mower.
Turn off the mower
engine, remove the
ignition key, and
disconnect the engine
spark plug before
attempting to repair, service, or maintain this mower.
The engine exhaust from this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to
the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Do not operate the engine in
a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
Objects may be thrown from the cut-
ting units. Keep bystanders away
from the mower.
Never allow the mower to freewheel
down hills without the traction drive
engaged. Serious injury or death can result from loss
of control.
Do not operate the mower on slopes
greater than 15 degrees.
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
SAFETY AND CONTROL DECALS