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 brake lever or set the parking brake.

Checks Before Starting

•Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.

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

•Adjust the seat position, and make certain you can reach all controls from operator’s position.

•Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations.

WARNING

 

 

 

Never operate on slopes greater than 15° which

 

 

is a rise of 5.4 feet (1,6 m) vertically in 20 feet (6

 

 

m) horizontally.

 

A

 

Select slow ground speed before driving onto

 

 

a slope. Use extra caution when operating on

 

 

slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.

 

C

 

Reproduction

 

Mow across the face of slopes, not up and

B

 

down, use caution when changing directions

 

and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

 

 

WARNING

Not

Figure 1. Pre-S art Checks

 

 

A. Fuel Tank Cap

 

 

forB. Crank ase Oil Fill

 

Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.

C. Seat Adjustment Lever

 

Before leaving the operator’s positi n f r any

 

 

reason, engage the parking brake, disengage

WARNING

 

the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

 

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tract

Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or

truck using two separate ramps. Only use

 

and mower free of grass, leaves and excess

 

grease. Do not stop or park tractor over d y

a single ramp that is at least one foot wider

 

leaves, grass or combustible mat rials.

than the width of the rear wheels of this rider.

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

This rider has a zero turning radius and the

rear wheels could fall off the ramps, or the

 

handled with care. Never fill the tank wh n the

 

rider could tip over injuring the operator or

 

engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not

 

bystanders.

 

allow open flame, smoking or matches in the

 

 

 

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

 

 

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