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20
OPERATION
Cold Weather Starting
When starting the engine at temperatures near or below
freezing, ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the
engine and the battery is fully charged. Start the engine
as follows:
1. Be sure the battery is in good condition. A warm battery has
much more starting capacity than a cold battery.
2. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline has higher
volatility to improve starting. Do not use gasoline left over
from summer.
3. Follow the previous instruction for Starting the Engine.
Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine
WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive
gases. Make certain the area is well ventilated, wear
gloves and eye protection, and avoid sparks or flames
near the battery.
If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the engine,
recharge the battery. If a battery charger is unavailable and
the tractor must be started, the aid of a booster battery will be
necessary. Connect the booster battery as follows:
1. Connect the end of one cable to the disabled tractor battery’s
positive terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to
the booster battery’s positive terminal.
2. Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery’s
negative terminal; then connect the other end of that cable
to the frame of the disabled tractor, as far from the battery
as possible.
3. Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting
instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order of their connection.
4. Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and repaired as
soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting.
Stopping The Engine
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (blade engage)
switch or PTO (blade engage) lever in the OFF position.
2. Engage the tractor parking brake.
3. Place the throttle control to midway between the FAST and
SLOW positions.
4. Turn the ignition key counter-clockwise to the STOP position,
or on PBS units press or remove the ignition key.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING
Keep all movement of the Forward and Reverse drive
pedals and brake pedal slow and smooth. Abrupt
movement of the drive pedals or brake pedal can affect
the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to
flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to
the operator.
1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move
the throttle into the FAST position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the forward drive pedal
(a) forward until the desired speed is achieved (Figure 25).
3. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then
slowly depress the reverse drive pedal (b) until the desired
speed is achieved (Figure 25).
b
a
Figure 25
WARNING
• Sharp turns can affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS
slow the tractor before making sharp turns.
• Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first
placing the PTO (blade engage) switch or lever in the
DISENGAGED (OFF) position and engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
engine off and remove the ignition key.
ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the
seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically
shut off.
To set the parking brake:
1. Depress the brake pedal completely down with your left foot
and hold it in that position.
2. Depress the park brake/cruise control lever and hold it in
that position.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
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