KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of

various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

 

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Clutch Lever

Ignition Switch

Throttle/Choke

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Control

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Light Switch

 

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Clutch/Brake

Pedal

ROS "ON" Position

Lift Lever

Plunger

Lift Lever

oHeight Adjustment Indicator

Parldng Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute,

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attach- ments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL _ Used for de- clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch!

brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE!CHOKE CONTROL- Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

"ON" POSITION -Allows operation of

mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse,

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