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 bythe operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.
1.Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.
2.Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold, release pressure from clutch/brake pedal (B), then release parking brake lever. Ped- al should remain in brake position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
•Move motion control lever (J) to neutral position.
ENGINE -
•Movethrottle control (D) between half and
full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control be-
tween half and full speed (fast) position, be- fore stopping, maycause engineto "backfire".
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
•To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch clutch lever to disengaged position
(t_ a)Attachment | (t'_) Disengaged |
Clutch | Position |
Engage Position |
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GROUND DRIVE- |
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. To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the way down.
•Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractorto prevent unauthorized use.
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 "brown- ing" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, and set parking brake 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'soperating efficiency.
•Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.
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