OPERATION

WARNING

If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position.

2.NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

DO NOT TOW RIDER

Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump and wheel motor damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.

2.Lift the seat plate to gain access to the hydraulic pumps.

3.To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position), turn the hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 2) located on the pumps COUNTER-CLOCKWISE a maximum of 2 full turns.

4.Disengage the parking brake.

Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle

 

The tractor can now be pushed by hand.

position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the

5. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps

knob OUT fully.

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

 

(drive position) by turning the release valves

 

 

for

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

CLOCKWISE a d tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of

START.

 

 

t que.

4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke

 

 

(push knob down fully).

 

 

 

Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minu e

 

before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.

 

 

5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS perate the

 

unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

 

 

In the event of an emergency the engine can be

 

A

stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to

 

 

 

STOP. Use this method only in emergencyNotsituati ns.

 

For normal engine shut down follow the procedu e

 

 

given in STOPPING THE RIDER.

 

 

Figure 2. Transmission Release Valves

 

 

A. Hydraulic Release Valve (On Each Pump)

 

 

 

STOPPING THE RIDER AND

 

 

ENGINE

 

 

 

1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the

 

 

middle position will stop tractor movement. Pivot

 

 

the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.

 

 

2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.

3. Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position.

4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

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