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,

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

(B)BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C)PARKING BRAKE- Locks clutch!brake pedal into the brake position.

(D)THROTTLE CONTROL- Used to con- trol engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

-Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION- Allows operation of mower or other powered attach ment while in reverse_

(H)LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off°

(J)CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

(K)FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - Used for forward movement of tractor.

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL- Used for reverse movement of tractor.

(N)CHOKE CONTROL- Used when starting a cold engine.

(P)SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER

-indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.

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917.28947, 917.289470 specifications

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