White Outdoor LT 165 Operator's Manual page 12

WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR
TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE
AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SPEED CONTROL LEVER IN NEU-
TRAL, ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND
REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Starting the Engine
WARNING:
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE:
Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
• Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the
BLADES STOP position.
• Engage the tractor's parking brake.
• Activate the choke control.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the RUN position.
Do NOT hold the key in the START
IMPORTANT:
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.
Do NOT leave the choke control on while
IMPORTANT:
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
NOTE:
If Starting problems are encountered, refer to
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE on page 24.
(GUARDS, SHIELDS,
Do not operate the tractor if the
Stopping the Engine
WARNING:
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 deck
engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP
position.
• Depress the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a
AND
complete stop.
• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
• Engage the tractor's parking brake.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Operating The Lawn Tractor
WARNING:
before and while traveling in reverse to avoid
a back-over accident.
WARNING:
position. Always place the deck engagement/
lift lever in the BLADES STOP position, place
speed control lever in neutral, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
• Move throttle control lever to full throttle.
NOTE:
Always operate the tractor with the throttle
control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most
efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments.
• Release the parking brake by depressing the brake
pedal.
• Position the speed control lever in desired position.
The further forward or rearward that the lever is
moved, the faster the tractor will travel. The lever
will return to the N (Neutral) position when the
brake pedal is depressed.
Do NOT attempt to change the direction of
IMPORTANT:
travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the
tractor to a complete stop before moving the speed
control lever from forward to reverse or vice versa.
Failure to do so could result in serious damage to your
tractor's transmission.
First-time operators should use slower
IMPORTANT:
speeds. Become completely familiar with the tractor's
operation and controls before operating the tractor in at
higher speed.
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If you strike a foreign object,
Always look down and behind
Before leaving the operator's