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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Atways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor
or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spec-
tacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens=
ing switch, When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine,
Depress brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and
hold,
o Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position
and release pressure from brake pedal, Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position, Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure,
CHOKE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWmTCN
PULL OUTTO "ENGAGE"
PUSH IN TO
DISENGAGE
mGNITION
KEY
"DRmVE
POSmON HEIGH1 CONTROL LEVER
ADJUSTMENT POSmON PARKING BRAKE
KNOB "ENGAGED" POSmON
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STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch
to "DISENGAGED" position,
GROUND DRIVE -
o To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position,,
o Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position,
_MPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT
RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/
BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)
position,
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position, 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,
o Never use choke to stop engine,
_MPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
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NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass, To eliminate this possibility, aF
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas,
CAUTION: AJways stop tractor com-
pleteJy, as described above, before Jeav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle,
o Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces
the battery charging rate,
Full throttle offers the best mower performance,
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine,
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. 8)
CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate motion controJ
tever when the parking brake is set or when the
brake pedaJ is depressed. Doing so may resuff in
misadjastment to the drive control system.
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever,
o Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position,
Release parking brake,
o Slowly move motion control lever to desired position,
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTmNG HEmGHT
(See Fig. 8}
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
justment knob in desired direction,
o Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise cutting height,
Turn knob counterclockwise (1_-'_)to lower cutting
height,
The cutting height range is approximately 1ol/2" to 4ol/2",
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,
o 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,
o 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,
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