WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
•Start and run engine outdoors.
•Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
NOTICE: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.
Driving the Tractor
1.Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can com- fortably reach all the controls and see the dashboard display.
2.Engage the parking brake.
3.Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4.Start the engine (see Starting the Engine).
5.Disengage the parking brake and release the brake pedal.
6.Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that the further down the pedal is depressed the faster the trac- tor will travel.
1. | Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever, |
| 7. Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed control | ||
| position the seat as desired, and release the lever to |
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| pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the en- | |
| lock the seat in position. |
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| gine (see Stopping the Tractor and Engine). |
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2. | Fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake |
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| with pedal fully depressed, pull UP on parking brake | for | |||
| knob, then release pedal. |
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3. | Disengage PTO switch by pushing IN. |
| 1. | Set the m wer cutting height to the desired level and | |
4. | Move the throttle control to the FAST position. |
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| set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if | |
5. | Move the choke control to the CHOKE position. |
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NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. |
| 2. | Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch | ||
6. | Insert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the |
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| is disengaged. | |
| START position and release the key as soon as the |
| 3. | Start the engine (see Starting the Engine). | |
| engine starts. |
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| 4. | Set the throttle to FULL. |
7. | When engine starts, leave the choke control in |
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| CHOKE position until engine warms upNotand begins to | 5. | Engage the PTO (Mower Deck). | ||
| run roughly. |
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| 6. | Begin mowing. |
NOTE: In the event of an emergency, the ngine can be |
| 7. | When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower | ||
stopped by turning the ignition switch to STOP. For nor- |
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| using the attachment lift control lever. | ||
mal engine shut down, follow the procedure in “Stopping |
| 8. | Stop the engine (see Stopping the Tractor and En- | ||
the Tractor & Engine.” |
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WARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the RMO has not been activated. The operator should always turn the PTO off prior to driving across
on roads, paths or any area that maybe used by other vehicles. Sudden loss of drive could create a hazard.
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