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4o full L;noke out (Pig. 9_o
5_
6,
Move Throttle Control to middle position (Fig, 9).
Turn Ignition Key to '_START" position until Engine starts
(Fig, 9), NOTE; DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINU-
OUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER
M1NUTE_ if engine does not start after several attempts,
move Throttle Control ?o 'IF" (fast) position, wait a few
minutes and try again,
The first time you start the engine, it will take extra crank-
ing time to move fuel from tank to the engine°
NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW
MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR
OR ATTACHMENT,
7 When restartin_l a warm engine, move Throttle Control mid-
way between _S" (stow) and "F '1 (fast) position. C%oke
may not have to be used.
OPERATION
BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, IN-
STALL MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER
SUSPENSION BRACKET.
CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY
I, Read owners manual,
2. Know location and function of atl controls,
3_ Keep guards, safety shields and switches in p]ace and work-
ing,
4. Remove objects that can be thrown by blades.,
5. Do not mow when children and others are around,
6, Never carry children or passengers,
7., Always look behind machine before backing,
8. Do not mow where machine can tip or slip.
9. If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back slowly
down,
10= B'e sure blades and engine have stopped before placing
hands or feet near the blades,
1t, Remove key when taaving maehine_
TRACTOR OPERATIION
NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATOR
PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH, ANY ATTEMPT BY THE
OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUN-
NING AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL
SHUT-OFF THE ENGINE.
1_ With engine running and warm, place Throttte Control mid*
waybetween S (slow) and (fast) postton,
2. Push Clutct_,Brake Pedal down firmly (Fig 8)., Move Gear
Shift Control Lever to desired gear and Range Shift Lever
to "LO" (Low) position (Figr 9).
3, Release Clutch-Brake Pedat SLOWLY to start forward
or rearwarll movement.
4o tf _qround travel is too slow, move Throttle Control to
"FtT (fast) position or press Clutch-Brake Pedal and shift
to a different gear,
NOTE: BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP BE-
FORE SHIFTING GEARS. ALWAYS SELECT A
GROUND TRAVEL SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TER-
RAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT BEING USED,
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET
IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH-
MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART
WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED
ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING
DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH-
OUT THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN
PLACE
NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER (PAGE 30) IS
AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR
TRACTOR, CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR
AREA.
STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR
1., Push Clutch-Brake Pedal into "BRAKE" positiom
2,, Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from Clutch-Brake. Pedal should remain
in brake position, NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE
WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE.
3 Move Shift Control Lever to "NEUTRAL" position,
4. Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED"
position,
5 Move Throttle Control to "S" (slow) position,
6, Turn ignition Key to "OFF" position, Never use Choke to
stop Engine,
REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC-
TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED
USE,
TRANSPORTIING YOUR TRACTOR
For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Shift Control
II /1 _ ,
Lever and Range Shift Lever to N neutraf pos=tJon (Fig. 9).
NO3_E: DO NOT TOW YOUR TRACTOR FASTER THAN
SIX MILES PER HOUR,
TRACTOR OPERATOON ON H0aLS
1., Choose the lowest gear BEFORE starting up or down.
hills.
DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS
WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15° ,
AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY
SLOPE, REFER TO PAGE 47°
2_ AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON H ILLS,,
a., if slowing is necessary, move Throttle Control Lever
to middle position,
LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-
PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW
SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES
THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION,,
bo If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake
Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking
Brake.
c. To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in tst gear
and that you have allowed room to roll slightly down-
hill, Disengage Parking Brake and release Crutch, Brake
Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement.,
7 _ 3- Make all turns slowly
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