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OPERAON
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
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 pa_king
brake will shut off the engine,
° Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from cfutch/brake pedal Pedal should
remain in"BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
The operation of anytractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result !
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in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor
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or performing any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idte
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,
PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT SWITCH
THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE"
CONTROL LEVER "\
CHOKE
CONTROL
PARKING BRAKE
POSITION
GEAR SHIFT
LEVER
CLUTCHIBRAKE
PEDAL "BRAKE"
POSITION ''-,
HEIGHT
"DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT
POSITION KNOB
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 7
CAUTION; Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
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 in to disengage,
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
= Operating engine at less than futl throttle reduces the
battery charging rate_
o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance,
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
Fig, 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
= 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 WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES-
• Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position.
GROUND DRIVE -
• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofutl "BRAKE" position,,
= Move gear shift lever to neutral (N) position.,
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
° Move throttle control to stow (.e_) 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.
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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See
Fig. 7)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
° Turn knob clockwise (('-_) to raise cutting height,
• Turn knob counterclockwise (P-_)to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-I/2".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running, These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed,
o 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 heaithier 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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