12OperationNote: Determine the left and right sides of the machinefrom the normal operating position.ControlsBecome familiar with the controls before you start theengine and operate the machine.Using the Parking BrakeAlways set the parking brake whenever you stop themachine or leave it unattended.Setting the Parking Brake1. Push the brake pedal (Fig. 2) down and hold it.12Figure 21. Brake pedal 2. Parking brake lever2. Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. 2) up and graduallytake your foot off of the brake pedal.Note: The brake pedal should stay in the depressed(locked) position.Releasing the Parking Brake1. Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 2) and hold it.2. Push the parking brake lever (Fig. 2) down andgradually release the brake pedal.Positioning the SeatThe seat can move forward and backward. Position the seatwhere you have the best control of the machine and aremost comfortable.1. Raise the seat and loosen the 4 bolts (Fig. 3).m-5951a1Figure 31. Bolt (4)2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten thebolts.Using the Blade Control (PTO)The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengagespower to the blade.Engaging the Blade1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.2. Slowly shift the blade control (PTO) to Engage (Fig. 4).123Figure 41. Disengage2. Engage3. Blade control (PTO)