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Operation
General Safety
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RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read
this operator's manual. Learn to operate
this machine SAFELY. Do not risk INJURY or
DEATH. Allow only those who have become
competent in its usage to operate this tractor.
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Before starting the engine or beginning
operation, be familiar with the controls. The
operator should be in the operator's seat.
The PTO switch must be in the disengaged
position and the parking brake engaged.
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Keep all shields in place. Keep away from
moving parts.
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NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe
distance away. Look behind and down to
both sides of the tractor before and while
backing up.
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DO NOT direct the mower discharge at
people. Never walk or stand on the discharge
side of the mower when the engine is running.
Turn off the PTO if another person approaches
while you are operating the mower.
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Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate
on slopes greater than 20°/35%. Slopes with a
greater incline present dangerous operating
conditions. Tractors can be rolled over. Always
mow across slopes, never up and down the
slope. Avoid turning downhill if possible,
start at the bottom and work up to the top.
Use extra care and go slowly when turning
downhill. Control the speed and direction
of the tractor "primarily" with the speed/
directional control (lap bar) of the downhill
side of the machine, i.e., maintain the uphill
side lap bar "essentially" in a fixed position.
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Before leaving the operator's seat shut off
the PTO and engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine and remove the ignition
key. Wait for all movement to stop before
servicing or cleaning.
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Avoid any sudden movements of the steering
wheel when starting and stopping. Keep a
firm grip on the steering wheel.
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Be careful when operating near roadways.
Stop the tractor motion and wait for
vehicles to pass before operating along
the road.
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Do not operate the tractor with the mower
deck removed. Removal of the deck will
change the balance of the tractor, and could
contribute to a tractor rollover.
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Avoid operation on traction surfaces that
are unstable; use extreme caution if the
surface is slippery.
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Slow down before turning and come to a
complete stop before any zero turn maneuver.
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Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor
over combustible materials such as dry
grass, leaves, debris, etc.
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Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is
running or while the engine is hot. Allow
the engine several minutes to cool before
refueling. Tighten the fuel cap securely.
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Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock
system for the protection of the operator. If the
interlock system should ever malfunction, do not
operate the tractor. Contact your authorized dealer.
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The safety interlock system prevents the
engine from cranking or starting unless the
parking brake is engaged, and the PTO knob
is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
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The engine will automatically shut off if the
operator leaves the seat before engaging
the parking brake.
Do not operate the riding mower if the safety interlock
system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for
your safety and protection.
Before Operating Your Tractor
1.
Before you operate the tractor, study this
manual carefully to familiarize yourself
with the operation of all the instruments
and controls. It has been prepared to
help you operate and maintain your
tractor efficiently.
2.
Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker
octane rating of 87 or higher and 10% ethanol
maximum. When the fuel reaches one inch
from the top of the tank, stop. DO NOT
OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion.
3.
Unleaded gasoline is recommended
because it leaves less combustion
chamber deposits and reduces harmful
exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not
recommended and must not be used where
exhaust emissions are regulated.
NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities.
Do not use gasoline left over from the
previous season, to minimize gum deposits
in the fuel system.
4.
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded gasoline by volume) is an
approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol
blends are not approved.
5.
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and
unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum
of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved
fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are
not approved.
6.
Check the engine oil level. Refer to the
Engine Operator's Manual for instructions
on checking the engine oil level.
7.
Clean the air cleaner element, if necessary.
8.
Check the tire inflation pressures. See the
tire side wall for proper inflation pressures.
NOTE: New tires are overinflated in order to
properly seat the bead to the rim.
9.
Check that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tight.
10.
Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
a.
Remove the deck cover.
b.
The tension of the deck drive
belts are maintained by a spring
mechanism that adjusts for wear
and stretch.
& o
peration
WARNING
c.
Examine the belts for cuts, fraying
and excessive wear. Replace if any of
these are detected.
d.
Replace the deck cover.
11.
Check if deck is level. When correctly
adjusted the mower deck should be level
side to side, and the front of the deck should
be approximately 1/4" lower than the rear
of deck. If deck needs to be leveled, refer to
the Product Care section.
12.
Lubricate all pivot points listed in the
Product Care section.
13.
Adjust the seat for operator's maximum
comfort, visibility and for maintaining
complete control of the tractor.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
designed for the protection of the operator. Do not
operate the tractor if any part of the interlock system is
malfunctioning. Periodically check the functions of the
interlock system for proper operation.
WARNING
For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in the
tractor seat when starting the engine.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's
Manual for oil fill-up instructions and
refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
gasoline fill-up instructions.
1.
Open the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) by
selecting the right or left tank.
2.
Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.
3.
Engage the parking brake by pressing forward
on the brake pedal (a), then press down on the
parking brake/cruise control lever (b) and then
release the brake pedal (a). Refer to Figure 3-2.
(a)
(b)
Figure 3-2
4.
Make certain the PTO switch is in the
disengaged (down) position.
5.
Move the throttle control to midway between
its SLOW and FAST positions.
6.
Move the choke control into the
CHOKE position.
NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not
be necessary to place the choke control in
the CHOKE position.
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