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OPERATION
The operation
of any tractor can result in foreign objects
thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
tractor or performing
any adjustments
or repairs. We recommend
a wide vision safety mask
over the spectacles
or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET
PARKING
BRAKE
(See
Fig. 9)
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.
,
Depress clutch!brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
•
Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
"BRAKE"
GEARSHIFT
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE"
POSITION
FIG. 9
STOPPING
(See
Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
,
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
po-
sition.
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.
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
com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's
position;
to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See
Fig. 9)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
•
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
.
Ful! throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE
FORWARD
AND
BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 9)
The direction and speed of movement
is controlled by the
gearshift
lever.
•
Start tractor with clutch/brake
pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
•
Move gearshift lever to desired
position.
•
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.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See
Fig. 9)
The position of the attachment
lift lever determines
the
cutting height.
•
Grasp lift lever.
•
Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
•
The average lawn should be cut to 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.
For best cutting performance,
grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice.
Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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