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WARNING
AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR
TIE
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE
AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFE
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
PARKING BRAKE, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READOPERATOR'SMANUAL
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor's seat with the deck engagement/
lift lever in ANY position other than BLADES STOP.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the deck
engagement/lift lever is moved out of the BLADES
STOP position with the shift lever in R (reverse).
BeforeStartingEngine
,_ WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
StartingtheEngine
,_ WARNING: Do not operate the tractor ifthe
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE: Refer to the TRACTORSET-UPon page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Off fiff-up instructions.
• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
• Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the
BLADES STOP position.
• Engage the tractor's parking brake.
• Activate the choke control.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
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.
• After the engine starts, move the throttle control
into the FAST position.
IMPORTANT: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.
NOTE: If Starting problems are encountered, refer to
TROUBLESN00TIN66gIBEon page 23.
StoppingtheEngine
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
• If the blades are engaged, place the deck
engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP
position.
• Depress the clutch-brake pedal to bring the tractor
to a complete stop.
• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
• Engage the tractor's parking brake.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
OperatingTheLawnTractor
,_ WARNING: Always look down and behind
before and while backing up to avoid a back-
over accident.
• Move
WARNING: Before leaving the operator's
position. Always place the deck engagement/
lift lever in the BLADES STOP position, shift
into neutral, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
throttle control lever to full throttle.
NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle
control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most
efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments.
Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
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 1or 2. Become completely familiar with the
tractor's operation and controls before operating the
tractor inhigher speed positions.
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