OPERATION
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 op- erating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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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 operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.
•Depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold.
•Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
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 stopping, may cause engine to “backfire”.
•Turn ignition key to “STOP” position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized 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.
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER MOWER BLADES -
•To stop mower blades, push attachment clutch lever in to disengaged position.
GROUND DRIVE -
•To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal all the way down.
IMPOR TAN T: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED.
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- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.
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CHOKE |
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CONTROL |
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THROTTLE |
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MENT KNOB |
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FIG. 6
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