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.
HOW TO USE YOU R TRACTOR
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 all the way down and hold.
2.Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position.
Make sure parking brake will hold trac- tor secure.
Attachment Clutch Lever
| Position | |
Choke | _ |
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| inition | Key |
| ,"Disengaged" | |
Thn | Position | |
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| Brake |
| "Engaged" | |
Clutch/ | Position | |
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| |
Broke |
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| Gearshift |
"Disengaged" | "Brake" | Lever |
Position | Position |
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STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE -
•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal all the way down.
•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
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 "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
•Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will
cause the battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when
Ocppingtractor on grass areas. AUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.
TO USETHROTTLE 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 start- ing 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 gearshift lever.
1.Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de- pressed and gearshift lever in neutral
(N)position.
2.Move gearshift lever to desired po- sition.
3.Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle.
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.
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