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Safe

Operation

Practices

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of this power machine to persons who read, understand

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Slope Operation:

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

Do:

1.Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2.Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3.Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4.Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

5.Use extra care with grass catchers or other at- tachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

6.Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

7.Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do Not:

1.Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2.Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3.Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

4.Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5.Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

6.Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speed- ing may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7.Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than

5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steer- ing ability are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to overturn).

Towing:

1.Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

2.Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

3.Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment.

4.On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5.Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6.Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Slope Gauge Use only an approved gasoline container Replace gasoline cap and tighten securelyGeneral Operation This manual and on the machine Slope Operation Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- mentService Gas and Oil Fill-up Setting Up Your Lawn TractorAttaching the Battery Cables Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative cableShipping Brace Removal Attaching The Steering WheelKnob Adjustment Seat Standard Adjustment SeatQuick Adjustment Seat Attaching The SeatIdentifying the Mulch Plug If so equippedOperating Your Lawn Tractor Cruise Control ButtonChoke Control Ignition Switch ModuleThrottle Control Lever Brake PedalElectric PTO Blade Engage Systems Indicator Monitor If EquippedSeat Adjustment Lever If Equipped PTO Blade Engage LeverParking Brake Button Safety Interlock SwitchesReverse Caution Mode Cruise Control ButtonSetting the Cutting Height To use the Reverse Caution ModeEngaging the Parking Brake Starting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving The Tractor Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise ControlUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the BladesHeadlights Mulching If EquippedLeveling the Deck Adjusting Your Lawn TractorParking Brake Adjustment Front To RearQuick Adjust Seat If so equipped Seat AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Knob Adjustment Seat if so equippedKohler Single Shown Cleaning the Engine And DeckMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor EngineMove the tractor’s PTO Blade Engage into the OFF position Cutting Deck RemovalDeck Wash System If equipped Repeat steps 4-11 on the opposite side of the cutting deckBattery TiresCutting Blades FusesChanging the Deck Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltChanging the Lower Deck Belt 46 Decks Belt Cover Inch Two-stage Snow Thrower Rear Wheel Weight KitFor an extended period Storing your tractor Inch Deck Mulch KitSafety Labels Your Responsibility Restrict the useHousing Spark plug wires looseClean pre-cleaner, if so equipped Wide Dirty air cleanerWarranty 06.18.06Replacement Parts Upper Drive Belt Transmission
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