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

Never operate on slopes greater than 15°.

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 the engine

 

 

 

oil dipstick (A, Figure 3). See the engine Operator’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.

 

 

Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.

 

 

•

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

Before leaving the operator’s position for any

 

 

 

for fuel recommendations.

 

reason, engage the parking brake, disengage

 

 

 

 

•

Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place

the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

 

and tight.

 

 

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor

 

for

 

 

 

 

and mower free of grass, leaves and excess

 

•

Models with two fuel ta ks: Make sure the fuel selector

grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry

 

 

valve (B)

s n the “ON” position.

 

leaves, grass or combustible materials.

 

•

Check

he

re pressures. See Check Tire Pressures.

 

Not

•

Adjust

he seat pos tion, and make certain you can

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

 

 

rea h all

on rols from operator’s position. See Seat

handled with care. Never fill the tank when he

 

 

Adj

stment

 

engine is still hot from recent operati n. Do n

t

•

A j

st the height of the mower deck to the desired

 

allow open flame, smoking or matches in the

 

 

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

 

 

position. See Mowing Height Adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

rear wheels could fall off the ramps, or the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rider could tip over injuring the operator or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bystanders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3. Checks Before Starting

A. Engine Oil Dipstick

B. Fuel Valve Selector

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