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NOTE: Cruise control cannot be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do
so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
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To disengage cruise control, lightly depress either the brake pedal or the drive pedal.
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To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage
the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then place the shift lever in the REVERSE position
and depress the drive pedal.
Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the
desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat in place.
Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use,
move the lever to the left, then place it in one of the six notches best suited
for your application.
To set the cutting height of the deck you will also have to adjust the deck
wheels so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground when
the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway. Refer to Deck
Levelling instructions on page 15.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not
designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
Safety Interlock Switches
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and
the PTO lever/knob is disengaged. If this system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor, immediately
contact a service dealer.
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The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging
the parking brake.
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The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the
PTO (Blade Engage) lever/knob engaged, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
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The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever/knob is
moved into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for reverse travel.
CAUTION:
Tampering with or attempting to bypass the Safety Interlock Switches in any way will void your
tractor's warranty. Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning.
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. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage) knob.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control lever into the CHOKE position (a warm engine may not require choking).
5. 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 longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause
IMPORTANT:
damage to your engine's electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, move the throttle control lever from CHOKE 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.
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