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OPERATION
CAUTION
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GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your trac¬
tor. Read instructions carefully.
The gasoline tank is located under the seat. The filler
neck is behind the seat. Do not overfill.
NOTE: Your tractor is shipped without oil; however,
some oil may be present from the factory. Do not overfill.
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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 in¬
terlock 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 posi¬
tion. In addition, the PTO lever must be in the disen¬
gaged 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 park¬
ing brake, the engine will shut off.
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WARNING: Do not operate the tractor If the
interlock system is malfunctioning be¬
cause it is a safety device, designed for
protection.
1. Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (down)
position.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park¬
ing brake.
3. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
4. Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
5. Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may not
require choking).
6. Turn the ignition key to the right to the START posi¬
tion. After the engine starts, release the key. It will
return to the ON position.
7. Slowly push in the choke as the engine warms up.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly in¬
spect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 18.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
1. Start the engine as instructed previously.
2. Move throttle control to % or full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate attachments.
3. Place the shift lever in one of the two forward posi¬
tions (LOW or HIGH), or in REVERSE. Place the
speed control lever in desired position. Use first
speed position when operating the tractor for the
first time.
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WARNING: Look to the rear before back¬
ing up.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal. Release clutch-brake pedal
slowly to put unit into motion.
5. The tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal.
6. The cutting blades (or other attachment) may be
engaged while the tractor is moving or standing
still. DO NOT engage the cutting blades abruptly
as the sudden belt tension on the pulley may cause
the engine to stall.
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WARNING: Keep feet and hands away from
the discharge opening, the blades or any
part of the deck.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little
difference between the highest two speeds until after
the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys dur¬
ing the break-in period. Be certain to change oil in the
crankcase after the first 5 hours of operation.
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