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3.
Release parking brake by pressing down on
the clutch-brake pedal.
4.
Make sure that the path in desired direction of
movement is clear.
5.
Slowly release clutch-brake pedal to engage
clutch and set tractor into motion.
6.
Adjust engine speed control for desired speed.
Operating With Attachments
This paragraph describes a general procedure for
tractor operation with attachments.
1.
Start engine after insuring that attachment is
properly installed and ready for use. Refer to
attachment manual for details.
2.
Raise the attachment to its highest position.
3.
Select and shift into gear best suited to travel
to work site.
4.
Start tractor into motion and proceed to work
site.
5.
At work site, bring tractor to complete stop.
6.
Shift into neutral gear position,
7.
Lower the attachment, shut off engine and
remove key.
8.
Clear work site of any objects that might be
thrown by or get caught in attachment, such
as sticks, stones, bones, wire, etc.
9.
Be sure that the attachment discharge is not
directed toward people or pets.
10. Start tractor and then start attachment slow¬
ly.
11. Adjust engine speed control (usually about 3/4
speed) and shift to gear best suited to attach¬
ment operation. (Refer to attachment manual
or to guide at end of this section.)
12. Start tractor into motion.
NOTE
Complete remaining steps to return
machine to storage site.
13. Disengage attachment, stop tractor motion,
and shift to neutral.
14. Raise attachment to its highest position.
15. Shift into desired gear and resume tractor
motion to return to storage site.
Before Leaving Tractor
To prevent accidents, perform steps below before
leaving tractor seat.
1.
Disengage attachment, stop tractor motion,
and shift to neutral.
2.
Bring tractor to a complete stop.
3.
Set engine control to SLOW.
NOTE
Stopping a hot engine too suddenly can
cause engine damage. Move engine con¬
trol to SLOW and idle engine for about
one minute before stopping engine.
4.
Set parking brake by pressing clutch-brake
pedal down fully and latching pedal clip over
footrest edge.
5.
Turn ignition key to OFF and remove key.
6.
Shift into gear and lower attachments.
Operating With Mower
WARNING
To present serious personal injury, do not
work around the mower housing area until
you are certain that the mower blades have
stopped rotating. Obey the Warnings on the
mower housing and the Safety Rules at the
front of this manual.
When operating the mower for the first time, begin
by operating on level ground at a slow ground
speed until you become familiar with the controls
and handling of the tractor.
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Before starting your mowing job, check the mower
carefully to be sure it is properly installed and the
mower blades are in good condition.
Determine the best method of mowing according to
the shape, terrain, and obstructions of the lawn.
Be sure that the mower is properly leveled and
adjusted as outlined in the Adjustments sections of
the manual.
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