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 clutch/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.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control be-
tween half and full speed (fast) position, be- fore stopping, may cause engine to "backfire".
•Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove keywhen leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
•Never use choke (N) 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 "brown- ing" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
_tI, CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, and set parking brake before leaving the operator's position.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES-
•To stop mower blades, push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position (O).
(I) Attachment | (O) | |
Clutch Switch | "Disengaged" | |
Pull Out To "Engage" | ||
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GROUND DRIVE-
•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
•Move gearshift lever (J) to neutral position.
ENGINE -
•Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) 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 ef- ficiency.
•Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N)
Use choke contro! whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.
•To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.
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