OPERATION
|
| .................................. |
| iiiii | iiii iii1,11 i,,i, | |
, | ,, , ,,,, ,, | ,,,, | ,,, | ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, | ,liliiH |
|
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 a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
iiiiii..............................................
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
Your'tractorisequipped withan 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.
•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold_
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idlewiththe engine_nning, hotengine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
pletely, as described above, before leav- ingCAUTION:theoperator'sAlways position;stoptractoremptycom- grass catcher, etc.
•Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal,, Pedalshould remain in"BRAKE" position,, Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure_
|
|
|
| ATTACHMENT |
IGNITION |
| CLUTCH SWITCH | ||
KEY | USH IN TO | PULL OUT TO | ||
|
| P_ |
| "ENGAGE" |
CHOKE |
| "\ | ",,, | / |
CONTROL | ._ | \ | _..L | |
"BRAKE" | PARKING | |||
POSITION | _ | BRAKE "ENGAGED" | ||
\ | _,_ |
| ||
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full throttle_
°Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate°
•Full throttleoffers the best mower performance_TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)Use choke controlwhenever you are startinga coldengine. Do not use to start a warm engine_
°To engage choke control, pull knob ouL Slowly push knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD(See Fig. 6)
The directionand speed of movement iscontrolledby the geat'shift lever.
"_\/ | '.".. _ | "" I | \ | _, SHIFT |
,.% | / | ......!........ \ | LEVER | |
/ |
| "DISENGAGED" |
| \ |
CLUTCH/ | / | POSITION |
| GEARSHIFT |
BRAKE | HEIGHT |
|
| LEVER |
PEDAL | ADJUSTMENT |
|
| |
"DRIVE" | KNOB |
|
|
|
POSITION |
|
|
|
|
FIG. 6
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
•Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position,,
GROUND DRIVE -
•Depress clutch/brake pedat into full "BRAKE" position. ° Move gearshift lever to neutral iN) position.
ENGINE -
•Move throttle control to slow (,,J_) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (.,m_) position arid allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire".
•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use,.
| ° Never use choke to stop engine,. | 12 |
|
°Start tractor'with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral iN) position.
- Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi- tion.
•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.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See
Fig. 6)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust- ment knob in desired direction.
•Turn knob clockwise (("_) to raise cutting height.
-Turn knob counterclockwise (1_'_to) lower cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately
•The average lawn should be
inches during the cool_d'_ and to over 3 inches during hot months, For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth_
•For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.
