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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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles
or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)
Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake willshut off the engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full"BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" positionand
release pressure fromclutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT
THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" LEVER
PULL OUT TO
"ENGAGE"
KEY
MOTION
LEVER
PARKING
CLUTCH/BRAKE "DISENGAGED" BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION "ENGAGED"
POSITION POSITION
FIG. 8
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES-
• To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch switch
to "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE-
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position..
• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTIONCONTROL LEVER DOESNOT
RETURNTO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/
BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
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.
• 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).
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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.
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than fullthrottle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
Use choke controlwhenever you are starting a coldengine.
Do not use to start 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 direction and speed of movement iscontrolled bythe
motion control lever.
• Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
• Release parking brake.
• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig, 8)
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 range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4".
The heights are measured from the ground to 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 should be cut to approximately 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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