Montgomery Ward TMO-33902A, TMO-33986C manual ~ ~ Caution, Opera Tion

OPERA TION

~~ CAUTION

~1. Keep all shields in place.

".2. Before leaving operator'sposition:

~a. Shift transmission to neutral

".b. Set parking brake

~c. Disengage attachment clutch

".d. Shut off engine

~e. Removeignition key

".3. Wait for all movement to stop before

~servicing machine.

'" 4. Keep people and pets a safe distance

~away from machine.

'" 5. Look to the rearbefore backing up.

TIRE PRESSURE

For shipping purposes, the tires on your unit may be over.inflated. Tire pressure should be reduced before unit is put into operation. Pressure should

be approximately 15 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires. Maximum tire pressure is 30 p.s.i.

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE

To open the hood, simply lift up on both sides of the hood.

1.Service the engine with oil and gasoline as described in the engine manual.

2.Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the parking brake. See figure 15.3.

Place the lift and disengagement lever in the DISENGAGED position. See figure 15.

This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protec- tion. The purpose of the safety inter- lock system is to prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the

clutch-brake pedal is depressed and the lift and disengagement lever is in the disengaged position.

In addition, the lift and disen- gagement lever must be in the dis- engaged position when the unit is put into reverse or the engine will shut off.

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Do not operate the lawn tractor if the interlock system is malfunction- ing because it is a safety device, designed for protection.

Set the throttle control in the CHOKE posi- tion. See figure 14.5.

Turn the ignition key to the "START" position. When the engine is running, let the key return to the "ON" position. See figure 14.6.

Move the throttle control to desired engine

speed.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn the ignition key to the left to the "OFF" posi- tion. Remove the key to prevent accidental start-

ing.

NOTE

A brief break-in period is essential

to ensure maximum engine and mower life. The break-in consists of running the engine at half speed for a period of time required to use one tank of gasoline. It is also recom- mended to change crankcase oil after the first 5 hours of operation.

IMPORTANT

If you strike a foreign object, stop

the engine. Remove wire from sparkplug,

thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the dam- age before restarting and operating the mower.

OPERATING THE MOWER

1.Set the desired cutting height.

2.Start the engine as instructed on page 11.

3.Move throttle control to desired engine speed.

4.Depress the clutch-brake pedal and shift into first gear or reverse.

5.Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion.

6.Depress the clutch-brake pedal when shifting gears.

Do not force the gear shift lever!

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