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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating
your tractor or per fo rm ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety
mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
op er a tor to leave the seat without fi rst setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and
re lease pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
re main in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
IGNITION KEY
"DIS EN GAGED"
POSITION
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
"BRAKE"
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE"
POSITION PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 6
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

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 throttle of fers the best bagging and mower per for -
mance.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 6)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
just ment knob in desired direction.
• Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height.
• Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
THROTTLE/
CHOKE CONTROL
LEVER

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch
to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full “BRAKE” position.
• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)
position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine
to “backfi re”.
• Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
un au tho rized use.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
plete ly, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Move gearshift lever to desired position.
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start move-
ment.
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.