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OPERATIO
The operatlon 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 before starting
your tractor
and whlle movlng. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE (See Fig. 10)
°
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 vehicle secure.
STOPPING
(See Fig. 10)
MOWER BLADES -
•
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE-
•
Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position.
,
Move gearshift fever to "NEUTRAL" 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 vehicle to prevent
unauthorized use.
•
Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE; Under certa!n conditions when unit is standing idle
with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gasses may
cause "browning" of grass,
To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping unit on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop unitcompletely,
as described
above, before leaving the
operator's
position;
to empty
grass
catcher, etc,
TO USE CHOKE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 10)
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 USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 10)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
,
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
•
Full throttle offers the best bagging mower perfor-
manGe,
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 10)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
•
Start tractor with clutch/brake
pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" 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.
AT'r'ACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
_
POSITION
TH ROTTLE
CONTROL
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
CHOKE
CONTROL
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
"BRAKE"
POSITION
HEIGHTADJUSTMENT
KNOB
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE"
POSITION
FIG. 10
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 10)
Tile cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
justment knob in desired direction.
.
Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height.
,
Turn knob counterclockwise
to lower cutting heighL
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 3-3/4"_
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with tile engine not running.
These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed.
o
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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