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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE {See Fig. 8)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut pff the engine°
Depress c_utch/brake pedat into full "BRAKE" position
and hold,
Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
releasepressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure,
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CHOKE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSiTiON
PARKtNG BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
"DR_VE" POSMON
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
FIG. 8
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See "-Fig,8)
Always operate engine at full throttle,
, Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
baltery charging rate.
, Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
rnance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
Use choke control whenever you are starting acold engine.
Do not use to stad a warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage_
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
The dir_>ction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift tever.
Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi-
tion.
, Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO W!LL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES -
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po-
sition,
GROUND DRIVE -
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
o Move gearshift 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 teaviog tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
o 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, 12
TO ADJUST MOWER CU_ING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
o Turn knob clockwise (#--_) to raise cutting height.
Turn knob counterclockwise (_-_,_)to tower cutting
heighL
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip wi[h
the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and rnay vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-!/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better tooking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth,
For best cutt{ng 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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