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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
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.
1.Depress brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.
2.Pull parking brake lever (C) up and
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause the battery to discharge and go 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.
hold, release pressure from brake pedal (B), then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake
position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch clutch lever to disengaged position
I) Attachment | (t_) | Disengaged |
Clutch |
| Position |
Engage Position |
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GROUND DRIVE - |
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*To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal all the way down.
*Move motion control lever (J) to neutral position.
ENGINE -
* Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) posi- tion, before stopping, may cause engine to "backfire".
*Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unau- thorized use.
*Never use choke (N) to stop engine.
_IbCAUTION: Always stop tractor
completely, as described above, and set parking brake before leaving the opera- tor'sposition.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.
1.Start tractor and release parking brake.
2.Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse
(L)drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed.
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other condi- tions such as trimming at stow speeds may cause the cruise control to disen- gage. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
*With forward drive pedal (K) depressed to desired speed, pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold while lifting your
foot off the pedal, then release the lever. To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal or tap on forward drive
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