Operating Instructions42Deck Lift PedalCutting HeightRelease LeverHitch PinHeightAdjustment DecalCutting Height AdjustmentPush DeckLift PedalRaise ReleaseLeverLowering Deck to Selected Cutting HeightTransport Position1. Disengage the PTO.2. Push down on deck lift pedal until it latches inthe full up (transport) position.TRANSAXLE LOCKOUTIMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW this mower faster than2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transaxle lockout engaged. Towing can produce excessive internalpressure and damage the transaxle(s).To move the mower with the engine NOT running(dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the transaxlesneed to be unlocked (released).1. Raise the body.2. Pull up on each transaxle lockout arm and moveback to engage the step that holds the arm inthe UP (unlocked) position.3. The mower will “freewheel” with the arms in theLOCKOUT position. The levers must be in thehighest position to completely unlock the transaxles.Transaxle Lockout ArmTransaxle Lockout Arm - Freewheel Position4. After moving the mower, release the arms, placing them down in the normal OPERATING position. The transaxle lockout arm ends should becom pletely retracted against the chassis, otherwise operation of the transaxle may be erratic.Transaxle Lockout ArmTransaxle Lockout Arm - Normal OperatingPositionRECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWINGDANGERDo not mow around overhanging treebranches or bushes at the same height asthe operator’s torso and head where inad-vertent contact may cause injury.