Operating the Tractor

Safety Interlock System

Tests

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.

Operational SAFETY Checks

Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system. Check the seat switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests.

Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:

•PTO switch is ON, OR

•Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake OFF), OR

•The cruise control lever is NOT in NEUTRAL.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank and start if:

•Operator is sitting in seat, AND.

•PTO switch is OFF, AND

•Brake pedal is fully depressed (parking brake ON),

AND

•The cruise control lever is in NEUTRAL

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

• Operator rises off seat.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned OFF (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, readjust the PTO clutch as described in the ADJUSTMENTS section or see your dealer.

Test 5 — Reverse Mow Option (RMO) Check

•Engine should shut off if reverse travel is attempted if the PTO has been switched on and RMO has not been activated.

•RMO light should illuminate when RMO has been activated.

WARNING

If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system.

General Operating Safety

Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.

Adding Fuel

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol containing more than

10% ETHANOL, gasoline additives, or white gas because engine/fuel system damage could result.

To add fuel:

1.Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 3).

2.Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations.

3.Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

Starting the Engine

1.While sitting in the operator’s seat, fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake.

2.Make sure that your feet are not depressing the ground speed control pedals and that the cruise control lever is in neutral.

3.Disengage the PTO clutch.

4.Set the throttle to FULL.

5.Close the choke.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

6.Insert the ignition key and turn it to START.

7.After the engine starts, move the engine throttle control to half speed. Warm up the engine by running it for at least 30 seconds.

8.Set throttle to FULL.

NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in

STOPPING THE TRACTOR.

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