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NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
ParkingBrake
The speed control lever is used to set the parking
brake. To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-
brake pedal. Move the speed control lever out of the
notches to the parking brake position. Release the
speed control lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and move the speed control lever out of the
notches to the desired position. Release the speed
control lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running
Interlocks(NotShown)
Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-
brake pedal, the lift lever, the shift lever and under the
seat.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must
be depressed all the way and the lift lever must be in
the BLADES STOP position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat, the lift lever must be in the
BLADES STOP position.
IndicatorLights(If Equipped)
If your unit is equipped with indicator lights, two or three
indicator lights are located in the dash panel. If alight
illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed
as follows.
CLUTCH--Depress the clutch pedal.
PTO--Place lift lever inthe BLADES STOP position.
OIL (Vanguard Twin and Intek twin Engines Only)-
Check the crankcase oil level, and add oil as required.
CuttingControls
Lift Lever
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck
and to engage and disengage the blades. Pulling it all
the way back and locking it disengages the blades.
NOTE: The lift lever must be in the BLADES STOP
position when starting the engine, when shifting into
reverse and if the operator leaves the seat. See Figure
12.
DeckLift Indicator(If Equipped)
If so equipped, the deck lift indicator marks the position
being used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position
desired, press the indicator lever outward, move it to
the position immediately below the lift lever and release
the indicator lever. See Figure 12.
SettingThe CuttingHeight
• Select the position for the lift lever which gives the
desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator
(if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be returned
to the same position after it is raised.
• Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the
wheels are 1/4 inch above the ground. Place all
four wheels in the same relative position.
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Deck Lift
Indicator
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Figure 12
SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNTRACTOR
AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH
• Go up and down slopes, not across, avoid sudden
turns.
• Do not operate the unit where it could slip or tip.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blade(s) and
back downhill slowly.
• Do not mow when children or others are around.
• Never carry children.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and
switches) in place and working.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by the
blade(s).
• Know location and function of all controls.
• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before
placing hands or feet near blade(s).
• before leaving operator's position, disengage
blade(s), place the shift lever in neutral, engage
brake lock, shut engine off and remove key.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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