OPERATION

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR.. If you understand the unit and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others.. Be sure to pay strict attention to all warnings and cautions; they are included for your safety Save this manual for future

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PLUNGER BUTTON

 

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT

_HRNOTTToLLE

 

SWITCH

AMMETER

--T LEVER

CLUTCH SWITCH

TACHMENT

 

CLUTCH/BRAKE

IGNITION

 

PE

 

HEIGHT

INDICATOR

HEIGHT

CHOKE

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

AMMETER: Each time you start your tractor, check

your ammeter° The needle should move toward the

(+) charging mark indicating the batte_ is being

charged as you operate your tractor. The headlights will not show a discharge on the ammeter because

they are not connected to the battery. (They have their own electrical source,)

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Pull switch out and up to engage attachment_. There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch engages.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever to raise and lower the attachment mounted to

your tractor. Move the lift lever forward to lower attachment°

CLUTCH!BRAKE

PEDAL: The pedal

has 2 func-

tions; a clutch and a brake, To engage the brake push

the pedal

completely

down.

 

 

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB:

Use the height ad-

justment knob to adjust the mower height, With the

attachement lift lever in the "up" position, turn knob

clockwise

(f-_;

to raise cutting

height

and counter-

clockwise _-_) to lower mower cutting height. Lower

attachment

lift

lever.

 

 

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HEIGHT INDICATOR: Indicates height setting of mower deck Controlled by height adjustment Knob_

GEARSHIFT: Press the ctutch/brake pedal down firm!y and move gearshift lever to desired speed

IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to start

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push

the clutch/brake pedal completely down, Hold the parking brake lever in "Engaged" position and re-

lease pressure from pedal Clutch/brake pedal will

remain in brake position, To release, push pedal in..

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.

CHOKE: To start a cold engine, pull choke out to engage,

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