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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. 7)
Your tractoris 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 holdo
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Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure fromclutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
ATTACHMENT
IGNITION
CLUTCH SWITCH
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CHOKE
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CONTROL
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POS, ,o. ' "' ENGAGED"
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POSITION
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RANGE
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LEVER
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"DISENGAGED"
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CLUTCH/
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POSITION
GEARSHIFT
BRAKE
HEIGHT
LEVER
PEDAL
ADJUSTMENT
"DRIVE" K NOB
POSITION
FIG. 7
STOPPING
(See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES -
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Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position°
GROUND DRIVE -
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
•
Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position°
ENGINE -
°
Move throttle control to slow (,a_) position.
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle contm! 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 com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 7)
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. 7)
Use choke controlwhenever you are starting a coldengine.
Do not use to start a warm engine°
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To engage choke control, pull knob ouL Slowly push
knob in to disengage,
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 7)
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-
tion..
°
Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movemenL
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. 7)
The cuttingheight is controlledby turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction°
°
Turn knob clockwise ((_)
to raise cutting height..
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Turn knob counterclockwise (F"_)to
lower cutting
heighL
The cutting height range is approximately t-1/4" to 4-1/4".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade
tip
with the engine not running. These heights are approx{-
mate 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.
°
For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice.
Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired heighL
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