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IGNITION SWITCH
Turn the key to the START position to start the engine.
When the engine is running, iet the key return to the
ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the left
to the OFF position and remove it to prevent accidental
starting. See figure 11.
LIGHT SWITCH
Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights
will only operate when the engine is running. See figure
11.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left fender and has three
positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. See
figure 12. The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed
and the lawn tractor must not be moving when shifting
gears. Do not force the shift lever. Release the clutch-
brake pedal slightly to line up the shifting collar in the
transmission. Then try to shift gears.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part
way disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all the
way down disengages the clutch and engages the disc
brake. See figure 11.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
PARKING BRAKE
The speed control lever is used to set the parking brake.
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal. Press the speed control lever inward and all the
way down. Release the speed control lever and the
clutch-brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal, press the speed control lever inward and move
to desired position. Release the speed control lever and
the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-brake
pedal, the lift and disengagement iever, the shift lever
and under the seat.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must
be depressed all the way and the lift and disengage¬
ment iever must be in the disengaged position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat, the lift and disengagement
lever must be in the disengaged position.
CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT AND DISENGAGEMENT LEVER
The lift and disengagement lever is used to raise and
lower the cutting deck which determines the cutting
height. Pulling it ali the way back and locking it
disengages the blades. The lift and disengagement
lever must be in the disengaged position when start¬
ing the engine, when shifting into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat. See figure 12.
B. DECK WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
If your unit is equipped with deck wheels, set the wheels
so they are
V4
to
Vz
inch above the ground, by moving
the deck wheels to the desired hole location in the deck.
OPERATION
CAUTION
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) • NEVER CARRY CHILDREN
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS. SHIELDS AND SWITCHES)
IN PLACE AND WORKING
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY BLADE(S)
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHEN CHILDREN AND OTHERS
ARE AROUND
• ALWAYS LOOK BEHIND THE UNIT BEFORE BACKING UP
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP
• IF THE UNIT STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
SLOWLY DOWNHILL
• BE SURE BLADECS) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC¬
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S)
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE THE
BLADElSL PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE THE
PARKING BRAKE. SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY.
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is ap¬
proximately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer's recommended pressure).
A
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on ali tires.
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