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Starting the Engine
NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 7 manual for
gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO knob in the Blade Stop position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position.
5. and activate Choke.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to
the ON position.
Do not hold the key in the START position for
IMPORTANT:
longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine's electric starter.
7. After the engine starts, deactivate choke and move the
throttle control lever to the FAST position.
NOTE: Do not leave 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
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 damage before restarting.
1. If the blades are engaged, move the PTO lever to the
"Blade Stop" position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden
IMPORTANT:
stops.
•
Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit)
position.
•
To travel forward: Slowly depress the upper portion of the
drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved.
See Figure 4.
•
To travel in reverse: Check that the area behind is clear,
then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with
the ball of your foot (not your heel) until the desired speed
is achieved. See Figure 4.
Do not attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the tractor
IMPORTANT:
to a complete stop before pivoting the drive pedal from forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING:
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO knob in the disengaged
(Blade Stop) 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.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without
1. disengaging PTO lever
2. depressing brake pedal
3. engaging parking brake
If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden
stops while driving the tractor.
Do not mow on slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
Keep hands and feet away from the opening of the
cutting deck.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of
materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and
the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
Reverse
Drive Pedal
12
Forward
Brake Pedal
Fender /
Running Board
Figure 4
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