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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. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend awide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
Yourtractor isequipped withan 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 offthe engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull"BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parkingbrake lever in"ENGAGED" positionand
release pressure fromclutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parkingbrake
will hold tractor secure.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
PosmoN
IGNITION
KEY
THROTTLE/CHOKE,.,
CONTROL LEVER
PARING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
"BRAKE" GEAR-
POSITION SHIFT
LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE"POSmON
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED"POSmON
FIG. 6
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutchleverto
"DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
• 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 leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN/_NY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor isstanding
idlewiththe engine running, hotengine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
I& CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as descr bed above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THRO'n'LE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at fullthrottle.
• Operating engine at less than fullthrottle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offersthe best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 6)
The directionand speed of movement iscontrolled bythe
gearshift lever.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Move gearshift 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 CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height.
• Grasp lift lever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
The cutting height rangeis approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The
heights are measured from the groundto 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.
The average lawn shouldbe cuttoapproximately 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.
• 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.
Never use choke to stop engine.
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