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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign object s thrown into the eyes, which can
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resultin severeeyedamage.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldswhile
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tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask
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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.
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold_
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Place parking brake tever in"ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedaL Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position° Make sure parking brake
wilt hold tractor secure°
THROTTLE/CHOKE
COI_TROL
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
_'BRAKE"
GEARSHIFT
POS_ION
"DISENGAGED"
POS_ION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
PEDAL "DRIVE"
KNOB
POSITION
FIG. 9
STOPPING
(See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
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Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE *
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into fuII"BRAKE" position.
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_ :.Mov e gearshift _ lever to neutral (N) posit!0n_
ENGINE -
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Move throttle control to slow (=l_)
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.
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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
corn-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc,
TO USE THROTrLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 9)
Always operate engine at full thrott{e
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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 MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 9)
The direction and speed of movement
is controlled by the
gearshift
lever.
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Start tractor with dutch/brake
pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
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Move gearshift lever to desired
position.
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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 L{FE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 9)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
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Turn knob c{ockwise ((_4) to raise cutting height,,
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Turn knob counterclockwise
(_)to
lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately ! -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 soit conditions,
height of
grass and types Of grass being mowed.
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The average lawn should be cutto approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
dudng hot months.
For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after' moderate growth.
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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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