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19
OPERATION
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2. Move the parking brake lever down into the parking brake position.
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the parking
brake position.
Setting the Cutting Height
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of
the different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender.
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for gasoline and oil fill-up
instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
3. Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts,
release the key. It will return to the ON position.
WARNING
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten
seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric
starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control by placing the throttle
control into the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will
result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for
any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal
and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the ignition key off and remove the key.
WARNING
Always look down and behind before and while backing up to avoid a back-
over accident.
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the parking
brake position,then let the pedal release.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the
tractor is in motion. Always use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch-brake pedal and
positioning the speed control lever in desired position.
IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use speed positions 1 or 2. Become
completely familiar with the tractor’s operation and controls before operating the
tractor in higher speed positions.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion.
6. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little difference between the
highest two speeds until after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys
during the break-in period.
WARNING
Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, disengage the blades, place
the shift lever in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut engine off and remove
the key.
IMPORTANT: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface,
always:
1. Place the shift lever in neutral,
2. Engage the parking brake,
3. Shut engine off and remove the key. Doing so will minimize the possibility
of having your lawn ‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from your tractor’s running
engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit will not operate with speed
control lever in a low speed position, proceed as follows:
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Restart engine.
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