BEFORE STARTmNG THE ENGINE, TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig

OPERATIO

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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch contro!.

°TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

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Do not operat_

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" POSITIONATTACHMENT

"ENGAGED" LIFT LEVER

POStTJON HIGH POSIT_ON

/ -_LOW

POSITION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

hilts with slopes greater than 15° and CAUTION: Do not drive up or down do not drive across any slope.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or dowr hiIIs.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever tc slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have

allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

*Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.

°When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

,Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

DISCHARGE

GUARD