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OPERATmON
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET
PARKING
BRAKE
(See
Fig. 8)
Your tractor isequipped 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_
=
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and holdo
.
Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor'secure.
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 the
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
1" i
CAUTION:
Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav..
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
CHOKE
"\
"DISENGAGED"
CONTROL
POSITION
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
THROTTLE
MOTION
"BRAKE"
CONTROL
POSITION
LEVER
ISENGAGED"
CLUTCH/BRAKE
HEtGH1
POSITION
PEDAL"DRIVE"
ADJUSTMENT
POSITION
KNOB
FIG. 8
STOPPING
(See
Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES -
o
Move attachment clutch lever' to "DISENGAGED"
po*
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
o
Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position.
°
Move motion control lever' to neutra_ (N) position.
IMPORTANT:
THE MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
DOES
NOT RETURN
TO NEUTRAL
(N) POSITION
WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
IS DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
o
Move throttle control to slow position_
NOTE= Failureto movethrottlecontrot
tos!ow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire"_
°
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
°
Never use choke to stop engine°
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°
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See
Fig. 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
o
Operating engine at less than fullthrottle
reduces the
batter/charging
rate_
=
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance,,
TO USE
CHOKE
CONTROL
(See
Fig. 8)
Use choke controlwhenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
°
To engage choke control, pull knob out° Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE
FORWARD
AND
BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 8)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever=
o
Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position_
°
Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal°
°
Slowly move motion control lever to desired position°
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See
Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction°
°
Turn knob clockwise ((_)
to raise cutting height.
°
Turn knob counterclockwise (_#-'_) to lower cutting
heighL
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed°
°
The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over3 inches
during hot months°
For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after' moderate growth,,
-
For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice.
Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired heighL
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TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See
Fig. 9)
Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine°
°
Select desired height of cut.
°
Lower mower with attachment lift control.
=
Start mower blades by engaging attachment
clutch
control.
°
TO STOP MOWER BLADES-
disengage attachment
clutch control
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