1. Safe Zone-use the
Z Master here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Use walk behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Wear protective equipment for your eyes, ears, feet, and head
when using this machine.
1. Warning— wear hearing protection
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 17) out to the
neutral lock position.
Figure 9
3. Water
Figure 10
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to set the
parking brake (Figure 11). The parking brake lever
should stay firmly in the engaged position.
WARNING
Parking brake may not hold machine parked
on a slope and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake lever to
release the parking brake (Figure 11). The parking brake is
disengaged and the lever will rest against the brake stop.
1. Parking brake-ON
2. Parking brake-OFF
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine in Normal Weather
1. Raise the ROPS up and lock into place, sit on the seat
and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the neutral locked
position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off
position (Figure 12).
5. Move the throttle lever to the middle position
(Figure 14).
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Figure 11
3. Brake Stop