Product Overview
Controls
Become familiar with the controls (Figure 3) before you
start the engine and operate the tractor.
1. Steering wheel
2. Light switch—on/off
3. Ignition switch
4. Clutch/brake pedal
5. Blade control (PTO)
6. Traction control pedal
Figure 3
7. Height-of-cut lever
8. Parking brake lever
9. Throttle lever
10. Hood opening
11. Operating-in-reverse light
12. KeyChoice® switch
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Gasoline and Oil
Recommended Gasoline
Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive
use (85 pump octane minimum). You may use leaded
regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available.
Important: Never use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, or gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be
damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
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