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 spec- tacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing 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 clutch/brake pedal (B) into full “BRAKE” posi- tion and hold.
•Place parking brake lever (C) in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Ensure parking brake will hold tractor securely.
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B
Fig. 5
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES
•To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” position.
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CLUTCH SWITCH 
CLUTCH SWITCH
“DISENGAGED” “ENGAGED”
Fig. 6
GROUND DRIVE
•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.
•Move gearshift lever to neutral position.
ENGINE
•Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, 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, al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position to empty grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
•Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces the engine's operating efficiency.
•Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.
DF
Fig. 7
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 8)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.
•Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position.
•Move gearshift lever to desired position.
•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.
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