Yard Machines 820 Thru 829 Operating Your Garden Tractor, Lift Lever, Power TAKE-OFF PTO Lever

LIFT LEVER

Speed

Control

Lever

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The five position lift lever is used to change the operating position of the attachments. To operate, pull the lever towards you. To release, move the lever to the right and then forward. See Figure 18.

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) LEVER

The PTO lever is located on the right side of the dashboard. The PTO lever is used to engage and disengage the power to the attachments. To engage the PTO, lift the lever slowly and lock it into the notch. See Figure 18.

NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged position (down) when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

SECTION 7: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

•GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. •AVOID SUD- DEN TURNS.

•DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.

•IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

•DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

•NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.

•LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACK- ING.

•KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.

•REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

•KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

•BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

•BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

The gasoline tank is located under the seat. The filler neck is behind the seat. Do not overfill

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot.

STARTING THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT:This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection. The purpose of the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is depressed and the PTO lever is in the disengaged position. In addition, the PTO lever must be in the disengaged position when the unit is put into reverse or the engine will shut off. If the operator leaves the seat with the PTO lever engaged and/or without setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning because it is a safety device, designed for protection.

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Check oil level and add if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with oil; however, you must check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.

•Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (down) position.

•Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the parking brake.

•Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.

•Set the throttle control in the FAST position.

•Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may not require choking).

•Turn the ignition key to the right to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position.

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