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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET
PARKING
BRAKE
(See Fig. 6)
Your tractor ts equ=pped w=than operator presence sensing
swttch. When engine is runnTng, any attempt by the operator
to leave the seat wtthout first settmg the parking brake w=ll
shut off the engine
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" posttlon
and hold.
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Place parking brake lever m =ENGAGED" pos=tion and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remam m =BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
CHOKE
CONTROL
LEVER
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THROTTLE
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CONTROL
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LEVER
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CLUTCH/BRAKE
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PARKING
BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE"
HEIGHT
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
ADJUSTMENT
POSITION
KNOB
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
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jlGNITION
KEY
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DISENGAGED"
POSITION
jPARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
CONTROL
LEVER
FIG. 6
STOPPING
(See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades, move attachment clutch lever to
=DISENGAGED" pos_t_on.
GROUND DRIVE-
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To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal mto
full "BRAKE" posttton.
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Move motion control lever to neutral (N) poslbon.
IMPORTANT:
THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL IS DEPRESSED
ENGINE -
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Move throttle control to slow posttton.
NOTE: Fadure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engme to idle before stoppmg may cause engine to
"backfire".
Turn ignition key to "OFF" posztion and remove key.
Always remove key when leavmg tractor to prevent
unauthonzed use
Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT:
LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION
OTHER
THAN "OFF"
WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: Under cerfam conditions when tractor ts standing idle
wtth the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stoppmg tractor on grass areas.
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AUTION:
Always stop tractor com-
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pletely, as descri_
above, before leav-
ing the operator s position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE
THRO'n'LE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
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Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
bafterycharglng
rate.
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO USE
CHOKE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 6)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob rn to disengage
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 6)
The direction and speed of movement ts controlled by the
motren control lever.
Start tractor wtth motion control lever m neutral (N)
positron
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Release parking brake.
Slowly move motion control lever to desired posibon.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT (See
Fig. 6)
The cutting height is controlled by tummg the he_ghtadjust-
ment knob m destred dLrection.
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Turn knob clockwise ( F'_ ) to raise cutting height.
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Turn knob counterclockwise (I,_)
to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip wtth
the engine not running. These hetghtsare approximate and
may vary dependmg upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
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The average lawn should be cutto approximately 2-1/2
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
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