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
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 brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.
2.Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold, release pressure from brake pedal (B), then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
•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 run- ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this pos- sibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
_CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
•Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency.
•Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
•To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever to disengaged position (t_l).
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever (J).
(t_ll) Attachment | (t_)Attachment | |
Clutch Lever | ||
Clutch Lever | ||
"Engaged" | "Disengaged" | |
GROUND DRIVE- |
|
•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
•Move gearshift lever to neutral position.
ENGINE-
•Move throttle control between half and full
speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control be- tween half and full speed (fast) position, be- fore stopping, may cause engineto"backfire".
•Turn ignition keyto"STOP" position and re- move key. Always remove key when leav-
ing tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position.
2.Move gearshift lever to desired position.
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.
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