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Moving The Tractor Manually
Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a
hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is
necessary to move the tractor manually. Activating this
valve allows the rear tires to "freewheel." To engage the
hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows:
•
Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the
tractor. See Figure 5.
Hydrostatic
Bypass Rod
Figure 5
•
Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then
down, to lock it in place.
NOTE: The transmission will not engage when the
hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to
its normal position prior to operating the tractor.
Never attempt to move the tractor
IMPORTANT:
manually without first engaging the hydrostatic relief
valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the
tractor's transmission.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
•
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to
the left, then place it in the notch best suited for
your application. Refer to Setting The Cutting
Height earlier in this section.
Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. To engage
the PTO, proceed as follows:
•
Move the throttle control lever to the fast (rabbit)
position.
•
Grasp the PTO lever and pivot it all the way forward
to the engaged (on) position.
The engine will automatically shut off if the
IMPORTANT:
PTO lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the drive pedal in position for reverse travel. Refer to
Safety Interlock Switches on page 12.
•
Keep the throttle lever in the fast (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
NOTE: The operator must remain on the tractor seat at
all times of operation. If the operator leaves the seat
without moving the PTO lever into the disengaged
(OFF) position, the tractor's engine will automatically
shut off, regardless of whether the parking brake is
engaged or not.
Operating the Headlights
To turn on the headlights:
•
Start the engine .Turn the key one notch counter-
clockwise into the On/Lights position of the ignition
switch. Refer to figure on page 10.
To turn off the headlights:
•
Turn the key either into the on position (to leave the
engine running) or the off position (to shut the
engine off). Refer to figure on page 10.
NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position while
the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to
the tractor 's electric starter.
Mowing
WARNING:
thrown object injury, keep by-standers,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from
the tractor while it is in operation. Stop the
tractor if anyone enters the area.
This tractor is equipped with one of Yard-Man's high
quality cutting decks. The following information will be
helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.
WARNING:
avoid discharge of materials toward roads,
sidewalks, by-standers and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
•
Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a
mulch kit or grass collector is installed.
•
For best results it is recommended that the first two
laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the
center. Then reverse the direction to throw rest of
the discharge to the outside . This will give a better
appearance to the lawn.
•
Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites
weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
•
Mowing should always be done with the engine at
full throttle.
•
Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go
back over the cut area to get a clean cut.
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To help avoid blade contact or a
Plan your mowing pattern to
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