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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 sensing
switch. When engine is running, any attempt bythe operator
to leave the seat without first sett=ngthe perking brake will
shut off the engine.
•
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
•
Place parkingbrake lever in'ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutctVbrake pedal. Pedal .should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure perking brake
will hold tractor secure.
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE"POSITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
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OISIENGAGED"
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PARKING
BRAKE
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
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STOPPING (See Fig. 5)
MOWER BLADES-
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To stop mower blades,move attachrnent clutch lever to
=DISENGAGED" position.
GROUNDDRIVE-
•
To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
•
Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) 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'.
•
Tum ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
•
Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT:
LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF"WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: Under cerfain 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: Alway.s stop tractor com-
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pletely, as descr, bed above, before
leaving the operator's position; to
empty grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THRO'I'I'LE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 5)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
batterycharging rate.
Full throttle offersthe best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 5)
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.
•
Move gearshift lever to desired position.
•
Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGINGGEARS. FAILURETO DO
SOWII I SHORTENTHE USEFULLIFEOFYOURTRANSAXLE.
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 1-1/2to 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 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 he mowed twice.
Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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