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WARNING:
Keep hands
and feet away
from the discharge
opening of the cutting
deck.
NOTE:
The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of
the deck and are not designed to support the weight of
the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deckon page 16 of this manual for
more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Startingthe Engine
WARNING:
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock
system
is
malfunctioning.
This
system
was designed
for your safety and
protection.
NOTE:
Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UPon page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
•
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
•
Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
•
Engage the tractor's parking brake.
•
Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
•
Pull the choke control outward.
•
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine's electric starter.
•
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE:
Do NOT leave the choke control on while
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
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WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug
wire(s)
and
ground
against
the
engine.
Thoroughly
inspect
the
machine
for
any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting
and operating
•
If the blades are engaged, place the PTO knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position.
•
Turn the ignition key counterclockwise
to the OFF
position.
•
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
DrivingTheTractor
WARNING:
Avoid
sudden
starts,
ex-
cessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING:
Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO knob in
the disengaged
(OFF) position,
depressing
the brake pedal and engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the ignition key off and remove the key.
•
Depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever
into the FAST (rabbit) position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.
•
To move forward, place the shift lever in the
FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive
pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
•
To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the
REVERSE position, check that the area behind is
clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.
Engaging the ParkingBrake
To engage the parking brake:
•
Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward.
•
Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
•
Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the "down" position.
To disengage the parking brake:
•
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE:
The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
DrivingOnSlopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING:
Do not mow on inclines with a
slope in excess of 15 degrees
(a rise of
approximately
2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The
tractor
could
overturn
and cause
serious
injury.
Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
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