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 spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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.
1.Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold.
2.Place parking brake lever in =EN-
GAGED" position and release
•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 s_nding idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in =BRAKE"
position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
A_ilLCAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator'sposition; to empty grass catcher, etc.
| AttachmentClutch Lever | |
Choke |
| |
Control | . Ignition Key | |
Throttle |
| |
Control | Parking Brake | |
Clutch/ | "Engaged" | |
Position | ||
Brake | ||
| ||
"Disengaged" | Motion Control | |
Position | Lever | |
| Position |
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
•To stop mower blades,move attach- ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
position.
GROUND DRIVE -
•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed.
ENGINE -
•Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle
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.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at full throttle.
•Operating engine at less than full
throttle reduces the battery charging rate.
•Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.
•To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.
1.Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
2.Release parking brake and clutch/ brake pedal.
3.Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.
•Grasp lift lever.
•Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.
The cutting height range is approxi- mately
These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions,
height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
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