Operation
Starting the Engine

Pushing the Rider By Hand

WARNING

 

NOTICE

 

 

 

DO NOT TOW RIDER

 

 

If you do not understand how a specific control

 

 

Towing the units will cause transmission

functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the

FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.

damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or

Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without

pull this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

first becoming familiar with the location and

 

 

 

function of ALL controls.

 

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the

 

 

ignition OFF, and remove the key.

1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking

2. Locate the transmission release levers (A, Figure 8)

located underneath the front of the fuel tanks.

brake by pulling the parking brake lever up, make sure

3. Pull both transmission release levers back and down so

the PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully)

that they lock in the disengaged (free-wheel position)

and the ground speed control levers are locked in the

(C).

 

 

NEUTRAL position.

 

4. Disengage the parking brake.

2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require

The tractor can now be pushed by hand.

choking.

 

 

5. After moving the tractor, re-engage the transmissions by

Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position.

pulling the transmission release levers up and pushing

Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully.

them forward to the e

gaged (drive) position (B).

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

 

 

 

START.

 

 

 

 

4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push

 

 

 

knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle speed and

 

 

 

allow to warm up.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.

 

 

 

5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate

 

 

 

the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

 

 

 

In the event of an emergency the engine can be

 

 

 

stopped by simply turning the ignitionNotswitch

 

 

 

to STOP. Use this method only in emergency

 

 

 

situations. For normal engine shut down follow the

A

 

 

procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER.

 

 

 

 

 

Stopping the Rider

 

B

 

C

1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle

 

 

 

position will stop rider movement. Pivot the levers

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

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.

Figure 8. Transmission Release Levers (LH shown)

4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and

A. Transmission Release Lever

B. Engaged Position (Drive Position)

turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

C. Disengaged Position (Free-wheel Position)

 

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