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 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.
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C
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
•To stop mower blades, push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position (OFF).
(ON) Attachment | (OFF) |
Clutch Switch | “Disengaged” |
Pull Out To “Engage” |
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GROUND DRIVE -
•To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down.
•Move motion control lever (J) to neutral
(N) position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) posi- tion, before stopping, may cause engine to “backfire”.
•Turn ignition key (F) to “STOP” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unau- thorized use.
•Never use choke 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 run- ning, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this pos- sibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.
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F
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.
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