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OPERATION
The operation of anytractor can result inforeign objectsthrown 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 a wide vision
safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
Your tractor isequipped withan operator presence sensing
switch. When engine isrunning,any attemptby theoperator
to leave the seat withoutfirst setting the parking brake will
shut offthe engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parkingbrake lever in "ENGAGED" positionand
release pressurefrom clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in"BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
willhold tractorsecure.
CHOKE _ CLUTCH
CONTROL LEVER "ENGAGED"
POSITION
KEY
THROTTLE
POSITION
_ED"
POSITION
BRAKE
"ENGAGED" POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE PARKING BRAKE GEAR SHIFT
PEDAL "DRIVE" "DISENGAGED" LEVER
POSITION POSITION
FIG. 6
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutchlever to
"DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE-
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
• Move gear shift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle controlto slow position.
NOTE: Failureto move throttlecontroltoslow positionand
allowingengine toidlebefore stopping may cause engine to
"backfire".
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorizeduse.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
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, always stop engine when stopping tractor on
grass areas.
A
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
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 into disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 6)
The direction and speed of movement iscontrolled by the
gearshift lever.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Move gear shift 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
cuttingheight.
• Grasp liftlever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
theengine notrunning. These heightsare approximate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types ofgrass being mowed.
• The average lawnshould be 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.
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