Operation

General Operating Safety

Before first time operation:

•Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower.

•Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.

•Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit.

Operation

WARNING

Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 15 degrees.

Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Use extra caution when operating on slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.

Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down,use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

 

 

 

 

 

Checks Before Starting

WARNING

 

 

 

• Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on

 

 

 

dipstick. See the engine Operators Manual for

Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.

 

 

instructions and oil recommendations.

Before leaving the operator’s position for any

 

 

• Check the radiator fluid level. See engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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reason, engage the parking brake, disengage

 

operator’s manual for i structions.

the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

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To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor

 

• Make sure all uts, bolts, screws and pins are in

and mower free of grass, leaves and excess

 

place and t ght.

grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry

 

• Adjust he seat p siti n, and make certain you can

leaves, grass or combustible materials.

 

rea h all on rols from the operators position.

 

 

 

Not

 

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

 

• Fill the fuel tanks with fresh fuel. Refer to engine

handled with care. Never fill the tank when he

 

man al for fuel recommendations.

engine is still hot from recent operati n. Do n

t

allow open flame, smoking or matches in the

 

 

area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trail r or

 

 

truck using two separate ramps. Only use

 

 

a single ramp that is at least one foot wid r

 

 

than the width of the rear wheels of this rider.

 

 

This rider has a zero turning radius and the

 

 

rear wheels could fall off the ramps, or the

 

 

rider could tip over injuring the operator or

 

 

bystanders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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