5. Move motion control lever to neutral
(N) position. Shut- off engine and set
parking brake.
6. Engage transmission by placing
freewheel control In driving position
(See =TOTRANSPORT" in this section
of manual).
7. Sittingin the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine isrunning, move
throttlecontrol to half (1/2) speed.
Disengage parking brake.
8. Slowly move motion control lever
forward, after the tractor moves
approximatelyfive (5) feet, slowly
move motion contrel lever to reverse
position.After the tractor moves
approximatelyfive (5) feet return the
motioncontrol lever to the neutral (N)
position. Repeat this procedure with
the motion control lever three (3)
times.
Yourtractor is now purged and now ready
for normal operation.
MOWlNGTIPS
•Tire chains cannot be used when the
mower housing is attached to tractor.
• Mower should be propedy leveled for
best mowing performance. See =TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
ontothe area that has been cut. Have
thecut area tothe dght of the tractor.
Thiswill result in a more even distdbu-
tion of clippingsand more uniform
cutting.
•When mowing large areas, start by
turningto the dght so that clippingswill
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. Afterone or two
rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making left hand turns until finished.
•Ifgrass Is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dded dip-
pings. Make first cat relatively high;the
second to the desired height.
•Do not mow grass when it iswet. Wet
grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry
before mowing.
•Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing toassure better mowing
performance and properdischarge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower cuttingperformance as well as
thequality of cut desired.
•When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance of the
attachment being used.
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