OPERATION

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save

.,this manual for future reference_

 

IGNITION

LIGHT

 

SWITCH

AMMETER

SWITCH

POSITION

THROTTLE]CHOKE

LIFT LEVER

CONTROL

PLUNGER

 

CLUTCH/

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

 

BRAKE

PEDAL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

PARKING BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor°

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used fordeclutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine_

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

GEAR SHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor,

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor_ LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine°

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB; Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

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