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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET
PARKING
BRAKE
(See Fig. 5)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing 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.
ATrACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER "ENGAGED"
POSI-
THROTTLE/CHOKE
_TION
co. .o,
\_
POSITION
"
"
-""
IGNITION
KEY
,,....._DISENGAGED"
OSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
PosmoN
CONTROL
LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE" POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 5
STOPPING
(See Fig. 5)
MOWER BLADES -
•
To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever
to "DISENGAGED"
position.
GROUND DRIVE -
•
To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
•
Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT:
TH E MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT
RETURNTO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/
BRAKEPEDALIS'DEPRESSED.
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.
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IMPORTANT:
LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DISCHARGED,(DEAD).
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, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
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AUTION:
Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as describe=d_ .above before leav-
ing the operator s position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 5)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
•
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
•
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE
FORWARD
AND
BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 5)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever.
•
Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
•
Release parking brake.
•
Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See
Fig. 5)
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 1-1/2 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.
•
The average lawn shouldbe cutto approximately 2-1/2
inches dudng 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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