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OPERATION
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
Your tractor isequipped with an o0erator presence sensing
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
broke will shut off the engine.
Depress clutch/brake oedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressu re from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking broke
will hold tractor secure.
THROTTL_CHOKE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
j POSITION
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
_EDAL "DRIVE" KNOB
POSITION
FIG,6
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" Po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control to slow (_) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow ("gI,)
eosition and allowing engine to idle before stopping may
cause engine to "backfire".
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to preven!
unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine run ning, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full throttle,
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging 'ate.
Full throttle offers the best mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig, 6)
Use choke control wheneveryou are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine
, To engage choke control, putl knob out. Slowly pusn
knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 6)
The direction and speed of movement iscontrolled Dyme
gearshift lever.
Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depresseo and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Move gearshift lever to desired position.
Slowly release clutch/brake peoa] to start movemenL
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
3EFORE SH FTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The cutting height iscontrolled by turning the height adjust-
menl knob in desired direction.
, Turn knob clockwise (_l) to raise cutting height.
Turn knob counterclockwise (_#_) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range isapproximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth
For best cutting performance, gross over _ inches in
height should De mowed twice Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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