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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. 8)
Your-tractor isequipped with art 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°
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full ".BRAKE" position :
and hold,
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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
CONTROL
CHOKE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
"BRAKE"
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
CLUTCHtBRAKE
PEDAL
"DRIVE"
POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
HEIGHT' ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 8
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. 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle.,
°
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
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Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance,
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
(See Fig. 8)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine_.
Do not use to start a warm engine,
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To engage choke control, pull knob out, Slowly push
knob in to disengage_
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
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.
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Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi-
lion.
°
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,.
STOPPING
(See Fig. 8)
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 throttte 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".
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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,
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TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlled by tumir_g the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
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Turn knob clockwise (("_)
to raise cutting height
°
Turn knob counterclockwise
(!_'-",0 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 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.
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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.
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For best cutting performance,
grass over6
inches in
height should be mowed twice..
Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height°
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