Operation; Operating Area - Briggs & Stratton 360Z XT Manuel D'utilisation

D Parking Brake Lever - engages and
disengages parking brake
E
Ignition Switch - starts engine
F PTO Switch - engages and
disengages mower blade clutch
G Hour Meter
H Transmission Release Levers -
release transmissions so unit can
roll freely
I Fuel Tank Cap
J Left Ground Speed Lever - controls
speed and direction of left drive
wheel
K Operator's Seat Adjust

Operation

Operating Area

1. Know the area where you plan to operate the mower.
2. Make sure that the area is free of unwanted material that
could be picked up by the blades and thrown.
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Parking brake engage
- move lever fully
back, in, and forward
This machine can throw objects that could cause injury to
into notch
bystanders or damage to buildings.
Parking brake
disengage - move
• Do not operate the machine without the entire grass
lever back, out, and
fully forward
Engine off
• Clear the operating area of any objects which could be
Engine on (run)
3. Move the rider mower outside, before you start the
engine.
Engine start
PTO engage - pull up Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
on switch
poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Indicates total hours
4. Note all slopes and drop-offs.
of engine operation
See Pushing the
Operating on slopes, or near water, or drop-offs can result
Unit by Hand
in loss of control and roll-over.
• Avoid turning down slopes; if possible turn up slopes.
Turn cap
counterclockwise to
• Decrease speed and be careful on slopes.
remove
• Do not operate on slopes over 10 degrees, which is a
Forward ground
speed increase -
• Do not operate down slopes toward or near water,
move lever forward
Neutral - release lever
• Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of
Engine start - move
lever out
• Do not mow wet grass.
Reverse ground
• Do not operate machine under any condition where
speed increase -
move lever back
See Seat
• Do not start and stop on slopes.
Adjustments
• Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Make turns slowly and gradually.
• Be careful while operating the machine with a grass
• Obey the manufacturer's instructions for weight limits
5. Make sure that the operating area is clear of bystanders,
especially children.
DANGER
catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in
place and operating correctly. Check frequently for
signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed.
thrown by or cause interference to the operation of the
machine.
WARNING
DANGER
3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length.
retaining walls, or drop-offs.
clearance around water, retaining walls, or drop-offs.
traction, steering, or stability is in question. Tires could
slide even if the wheels are stopped.
catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the
stability of the machine.
for towed equipment and towing on slopes. See Towed
Equipment.