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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result inforeign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision
safety mask over spectacles or sta nda rd safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. When engine is running, anyattempt bythe operator
to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will
shut off the engine.
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/Drake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
CHOKE "ENGAGED"
CONTROL POSITION
POSITION
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE"
POSITION
GEAR SHIFT
HEIGHT _ LEVER
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
FIG. 6
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
• To stopmower blades,move attachment clutch leverto
"DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE-
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/Drake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
• Move gear shift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE-
• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position 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 prevent
unauthorized use.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: Undercettain conditions when tractor isstanding idle
with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
A
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
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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 rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Usechoke controlwhenever you are starting a coldengine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig, 6)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Move gear shift lever to desired position.
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO
DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I'rlNG HEIGHT (See
Fig. 6)
The cutting heightis controlled byturning the heightadjust-
ment knobin desired direction.
Turn knobclockwise ( F_ ) to raise cutting height.
• Turn knob counterclockwise (b,_)to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range isapproximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2".
The heightsare measured from the ground to the bladetip
withtheengine not running. These heights areapproximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should becut toapproximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and batter looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6B)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
offtheground when mower isat the desired cuttingheightin
operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in
proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
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