STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection. The I:urpose of the safety interlock system is to prevent tl_e engine from cranking or starting unless the
the interlock system is malfurctioning
_bb ARNING: Do not operate the l ractor if because it is a safety device, desi gned for
protection.
1.Place the lift lever in the BLADES OFF p3sition.
2.Depress the
3.Place the hydrostatic control lever in the NEUTRAL (N) position.
4.Set the throttle control in the FAST positi )n.
5.Pull out the choke control (a warm engine; may not require choking).
6.Turn the ignition key to the right to th._ START position. After the engine starts, release he key. It will return to the ON position.
NOTE; Protect the starter life by using shot t starting cycles of several seconds. Cranking more than 15 seconds per minute can damage the starter r _otor.
7.Push choke knob in gradually. Move th._ throttle control to desired engine speed.
WARNING: Look to the rear before back- ing up.
To stop the lawn tractor, pull the hydrostatic control lever into NEUTRAL (N) or depress the
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn tractor or engine. For best results and to insure more even grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator's
_b) position for any reason, disengage the blades, place the hydrostatic control lever
in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut engine off and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc., fol- low the instructions above. This procedure will also eliminate "browning" the grass, which is caused by hot exhaust gases from a running engine.
GRASS COLLECTORAVAILABLE
Grass Collector Model
operated without the entire grass catcher
,_ WARNING: The mower should not be or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to use only factory authorized replacement bag.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position. Remove the key to prevent accidental startinc.
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the rTower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, ret_r to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 17.
OPERATINGTHE LAWN TRACTOR
1.Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent strain on the engine and to operate thl; cutting blades.
2.Depress the
3.Place the hydrostatic control lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. The farther forward you move the hydrostatic control I ;ver, the faster you will travel.
ADJUSTMENTS
wires and ground against the engine
_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four screws on the bottom of the seat. See figure 2. Slide
the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the four screws.
HYDROSTATICNEUTRAL CONTROLADJUSTMENT
The hydrostatic transmission control is in correct adjustment when the tractor does not move with the engine running, the clutch engaged and the hydro- static control lever in the neutral position.
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