Operation

GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

Before first time operation:

•Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower.

•Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.

•Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit.

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

•Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick (C, Figure 1). See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.

•Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place and tight.

•Adjust the seat position, and make certain you can reach all controls from operator’s position.

•Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations.

WARNING

A

Never operate on slopes greater than 15° which is a rise of 5.4 feet (1,6 m) vertically in 20 feet (6 m) horizontally.

Select slow ground speed before driving onto

 

 

a slope. Use extra caution when operating on

 

 

slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.

 

 

engine is still hot from recent operation.ReproductionDo not

 

Mow across the face of slopes, not up and

for

 

down, use caution when changing directions

 

 

and

 

 

B

C

DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

 

 

 

WARNING

Not

Fig re 1. Pre-start Checks (Briggs & Stratton

 

 

 

Vang ard model shown)

 

Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.A. F el Tank Cap

 

Before leaving the operator’s position for anyB. Crankcase Oil Fill

 

C. Oil Dipstick

 

reason, engage the parking brake, disengage

WARNING

 

the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

 

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engin, tractorDo not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or
and mower free of grass, leaves andxc ss
truck using two separate ramps. Only use
grease. Do not stop or park tractor ov r dry
a single ramp that is at least one foot wider
leaves, grass or combustible materials.
than the width of the rear wheels of this rider.
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
This rider has a zero turning radius and the
handled with care. Never fill the tank when the
rear wheels could fall off the ramps, or the

 

 

 

allow open flame, smoking or matches in therider could tip over injuring the operator or
bystanders.

 

area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

 

 

 

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