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 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 parking brake will shut off the engine.
•Depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold.
•Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
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CHOKE | CLUTCH SWITCH | |||
“DISENGAGE” | ||||
CONTROL |
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THROTTLE |
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CONTROL |
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LEVER |
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/BRAKE PEDAL |
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“BRAKE” |
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POSITION |
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| IGNITION | MOTION | ||
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“DRIVE” |
| PARKING BRAKE | ||
POSITION |
| “ENGAGED” | ||
| “DISENGAGED” | POSITION | ||
HEIGHT |
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POSITION |
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ADJUSTMENT |
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KNOB |
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FIG. 8
MOWER BLADES -
•To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch to “DISENGAGED” position.
GROUND DRIVE -
•To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.
IMPORTANT: T H E M O T I O N C O N T R O L L E V E R RETURNS TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY 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).
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.
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 full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.
•Full throttle offers the best mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
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 MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 8)
CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate motion control lever when the parking brake is set or when the brake pedal is depressed. Doing so may result in misadjustment to the drive control sys- tem.
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the 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 cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust- ment knob in desired direction.
•Turn knob clockwise ( 
) to raise cutting height.
•Turn knob counterclockwise (
) to lower cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
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relatively high; the second to desired height.