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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
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.
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Depress brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold.
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Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain
in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold
tractor secure.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
SWITCH PULL OUT TO
"ENGAGE"
CHOKE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
"BRAKE"
POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
BRAKE PEDAL
POSITION
"DRIVE"
POSITION
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
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To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch
to "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE -
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To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full
"BRAKE" position.
IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS
R E T U R N T O N E U T R A L P O S I T I O N W H E N N O T
DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
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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".
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Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision
safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
PUSH IN TO
"DISENGAGE"
REVERSE
DRIVE
PEDAL
FORWARD
DRIVE
PEDAL
IGNITION
KEY
CRUISE
CONTROL
LEVER
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 6
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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 certain 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: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
•
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
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Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
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To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
Fig. 6)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
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Start tractor and release parking brake.
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Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin
movement. Ground speed increases the further down
the pedal is depressed.
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing or
transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other
conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the
cruise control to disengage. do not use the cruise control on
slopes, rough terrain or while trimming or turning.
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With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed,
move cruise control lever forward to "SET" position and
hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the
cruise control lever.
•
To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward
to "OFF" position, or fully depress the brake pedal.
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