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HOWTO
USEYOURTRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine
is running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first setting the
parking brake will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full
"BRAKE" position and hold.
2. Place parking brake lever in "EN-
GAGED" position and release
pressure from clutch/brake
pedal.
Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"
position.
Make sure parking brake will
hold tractor secure.
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the
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eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
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glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any
adjustments
or repairs. We recommend
a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
Choke
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"Brake"
Lever
Position
Position
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move
attachment
clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
position.
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/
brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
• Move gearshift
lever to neutral (N)
position.
ENGINE-
• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to
slow position and allowing engine to idle
before stopping may cause engine to
"backfire".
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized
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 certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.
,_.CAUTION:
Always stop tractor
completely, as described above, before
leaving the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full
throttle reduces the battery charging
rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and
mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
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 in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK-
WARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controtled by the gearshift
lever.
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and geamhift lever in
neutral (N) position.
2. Move gearshift lever to desired
position.
3. Slowly release clutch/brake
pedal to
start movement.
IMPORTANT:
Bring tractor to a complete
stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life '
of your transaxle.
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