DRIVING THE LAWNTRACTOR
ACAUTION! Until you have the feel of
your lawn tractor, go slowly at first, avoid sharp turns at high speed, and on
steep slopes to avoid an upset or loss of control.
A CAUTION! To prevent an accident, always disengage the mower, set the speed control lever in neutral position,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key when leaving the machine un-
attended.
An adjustable speed control stop is provided to allow the operator to return to a predetermined speed. The speed control lever can bypass the speed control stop by pushing the lever outward and sliding it past the stop.
Always lock the parking brake when the tractor is parked on a grade. To lock the brake, press down on the
The blade spindle bearings can be relubricated and are carefully enclosed and protected by seals.
LUBRICATION
After every 10 hours of operation lubricate the
two spindles (one fitting in each spindle), using chassis lubricant (pressure gun grease). Only one or
two strokes of the applicator are required.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Before starting the tractor, adjust the seat to the most comfortable driving position. To adjust the seat loosen the four bolts holding the seat on the springs and slide the seat forward or back to the
desired position.
If further forward adjustment is desired, remove the four bolts holding the springs to the tractor frame and reset the springs in the four additional forward holes provided.
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