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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR | ENGINE - |
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TO SET PARKING BRAKE |
| • | Move throttle control to slow position. | ||
Your tractor is equipped with an operator | NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to | ||||
slow position to allow engine to idle | |||||
presence sensing switch. When engine | |||||
before stopping may cause engine to | |||||
is running, any attempt by the operator to | |||||
"backfire". |
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leave the seat without first setting the |
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• | Turn ignition key to "STOP" position | ||||
parking brake will shut off the engine. | |||||
| and remove key. Always remove key | ||||
1. Depress brake pedal all the way down |
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and hold. |
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2. Pull parking brake lever up and |
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• | Never use choke to stop engine. | ||||
release pressure from brake pedal. | |||||
IMPORTANT: | Leaving the ignition switch | ||||
Pedal should remain in brake posi- | |||||
in any position other than "STOP" will | |||||
tion. Make sure parking brake will | |||||
cause the battery to discharge and go | |||||
hold tractor secure. |
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"Disengaged" | Cinch Switch | tractor is standing idle with the engine | |||
PosWon | "Engaged" | running, hot engine exhaust gases may | |||
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Choke |
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Control Ign_on |
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Throttle |
| stopping tractor on grass areas. | |||
Control | Pedal | CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- | |||
pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator'sposition.
Position
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
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| Drive |
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Brake Pedal | Parking | Cruise |
"Drive" | Brake | Control |
Postion =Disengaged' "Engaged" | Lever | |
Position | Position |
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STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
•To stop mower blades, push attach- ment clutch switch in to disengaged position.
GROUND DRIVE -
•To stop ground drive, depress brake
pedal all the way down.
IMPORTANT: Forward and reverse drive pedals return to neutral position when not depressed.
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 forward and reverse drive pedals.
1.Start tractor and release parking brake.
2.Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed.
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