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Question posted by malteselynn on July 4th, 2015

My Parking Brake Locks Up On My Mower When I Shut It Off. What's Wrong?

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on July 5th, 2015 10:05 AM

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...result in this manual. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the part of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. Thrown objects...attempting to operate this manual to the State of yourself and others. Do not operate the mower anyone . Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of ...

Operation Manual - Page 4

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Operation Manual - Page 5

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Operation Manual - Page 6

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Operation Manual - Page 10

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Operation Manual - Page 11

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Operation Manual - Page 12

... lower portion of mulch plug is completely recessed into the seat bracket when securing the lock nut. 7. Install the deck chute into the deck discharge opening on the mowing deck... and retain for later installation. 2. Install the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts removed from the seat mounting bracket in place. 1 2 12 Section 3- See Figure 3-8. The...

Operation Manual - Page 15

... may result in personal injury. 15 Controls & Features Clutch/Brake Pedal Fuel Level Indicator Ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Lever 4 Speed Control & Parking Brake Lever Shift Lever Fuel Fill Cap Cup Holder Deck Lift Lever Oil Fill Cap PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in this manual, including...

Operation Manual - Page 16

... of the lawn tractor, along the running machine unattended. Controls & Features To start the engine. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down to engage the disc brake and bring the...left fender of the tractor seated in the operator's position, see Figure 4-1. When set parking brake, stop the engine, turn clockwise to the START position. Throttle / Choke Control The throttle...

Operation Manual - Page 17

.... Parking Brake To set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off...brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the parking brake notch and forward to increase the tractor's ground speed. NOTE: The parking brake must be in the center of the lawn tractor. To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake...

Operation Manual - Page 18

.... • Go up instructions. 1. This system was designed for gasoline and oil fill-up and down slowly. • Before leaving operator's position, disengage blades, engage parking brake, shut off and remove key. • Be sure blades and engine are stopped before placing hands or feet near blades. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields...

Operation Manual - Page 19

...in desired position. 7. Do not leave the seat of having your lawn ''browned'' by depressing the clutch-brake pedal. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key... previous page. 2. Shut the engine off and remove the key. Place speed control lever in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut engine off and remove the key. Depress clutch-brake pedal. 6. To ...

Operation Manual - Page 21

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Operation Manual - Page 23

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Operation Manual - Page 24

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Operation Manual - Page 26

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Operation Manual - Page 28

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Operation Manual - Page 29

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Operation Manual - Page 30

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Operation Manual - Page 37

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