Weed Eater 165412 manual How To Use Your Tractor, TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig, STOPPING See Fig

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

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TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first settingthe parking brake will shut off	TO USE THROTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
the engine.

*Depress clutchlbrake pedal into full "BRAKE position and hold.

*Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutchlbrake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure park- ing brake will hold tractor secure.

"DISENGAGED"

PARKING BRAKE

Always operate engine at full throttle.

*Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the bat- tery charging rate.

*Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor- mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever.

Start tractor with clutchlbrake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

*Move gearshift lever io desired position.

*Slowly release clutchtbrake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE.

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"position.

GROUND DRIVE -

*Depress clutchlbrake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

*Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire".

Turn ignition key to "OFF position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possi- bility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

*Graspliftlever.

*Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired posi- tion.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-112 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil condi- tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

*The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-112

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

*For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.