In the event the operator leaves the seat withthe parking brake applied and the enginerunning, the safety device will be activatedand will stop the engine under any of thefollowing conditions:The traveling pedal is not set to neutral.(The operator has depressed the travelingpedal.)The reel rotation lever is shifted to thecutting work position (positive rotation).Note that if the reel rotation lever is set inthe lapping position (negative rotation), thereel cutter (cutting cylinder) will rotate inreverse.Operation of Each SectionPrecautions for Operating the MachineCautionDrive the machine at such a speed that youcan stop it immediately for emergencies.Cautions for when You Leave theMachineCautionIf the brake feels soft or ineffective, use thewheel stoppers to secure the machine.Light SwitchThe light switch is located beneath the left sideof the operation panel.Flip the switch up to turn the light on, and downto turn the light off.1 bnec97-002Light Switch_0011 Light Switch2.・・・・Throttle LeverThe throttle lever is located to the right of thedriver's seat and enables you to adjust theengine rpm.Move the throttle lever toward full (High) toincrease the engine rpm, and toward idling(Low) to reduce the rpm.Note:The factory default engine rpm (maximum) is setto 3,100 rpm.AB1ef6hsk-002Throttle Lever_0011 Throttle leverA FullB IdlingReel Up/Down LeverCautionBefore operating the reel up/down lever, besure to set the stop valve to the "Open"position.The reel up/down lever is located on the rightside of the driver's seat and operates raising orlowering the mower units.If you shift the lever to the "DOWN" position, allmower units will be lowered. If you shift the leverto the "UP" position, all mower units will beraised.1B A6yy3b4-001Reel Up/Down Lever_001LM283Handling InstructionsPage 8-18 Operation of Each Section