i Theoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe I
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I 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 g asses.
HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR
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 withoutfirst setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.
1.Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold.
2.Place parking brake lever in "EN- GAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"
position, Make sure parking brake will
hold tractor secure. |
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Attachment Clutch |
Choke "Disengage ' SwitchPullOutTo
Control
•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 eartain cunditions 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.
ACAUTION: Always stop tractorcom- pletely, as describ_l above, before
leaving the operator'sposition; to empty grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at full throttle.
•Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.
•Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.
"Brake" | Key | Lever |
P ition o __ \Ignition GearShift
"_ParkingBra_e
Clutch/Brake"Engaged"Position
Pedal=Drive" "Disengaged"
Position Position
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
•To stop mower blades,move attach- ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED" position,
GROUND DRIVE -
•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
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,
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TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
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
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.
1.Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
2, Move gearshift lever to desired position.
3.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.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.
•Grasp lift lever.
•Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.