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Tractor Operation
starting the engine in coid weather
1. Use lighter oil. Do not use starting fluids.
Keep the battery fully charged (cranking power is
greatly reduced at low temperatures).
2. Follow the procedure for "Starting the
engine" except allow the engine to warm up
longer before pushing the choke in.
To drive backward - Shift transaxle control knob
to Lo. Slowly push the motion control lever back,
from neutral, toward rear of tractor.
NOTE: A safety interlock switch stops the engine
and attachment if the operator leaves the tractor
seat without pushing the blade switch to "OFF'
and latching the neutral/brake pedal.
Starting the tractor, driving the tractor
and operating attachments
Brake operation
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WARNING: Check to be sure that
the area around the tractor and
attachment, and in the path you intend
to travel, is clear of people, pets, and
other obstructions.
Tractor
ground
speed
and
engine
speed
requirements vary depending on operating
conditions and the attachment being used. Refer
to the attachment manual for recommended
operating speed.
To lock the brakes - fully depress the
'neutral/brake pedal.' Rotate the pedal forward
(with toes) until brake latches. If brakes do not
lock, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 14 in this
manual.
Ensure that the Uransaxle control knob' is in 'Lo'
so the gear train acts as a secondary brake.
To release the brakes - rotate the 'neutral/brake
pedal' backward, toward rear of tractor. If brakes
do not release, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page
14 in this manual.
1. If a PTO driven attachment is being used
increase engine rpm (push throttle) up to half
speed. Engage the electric clutch (turn blade
switch "ON").
After both engine and PTO attachment are
running, operate throttle to gradually increase
engine rpm up to operating speed.
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Pushing by hand and towing
Engine speed below half throttle is not
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recommended while PTO driven attachments are
To push the tractor without engine power shift the
engaged. Refer to the attachment manual for
transaxle control knob into neutral (N). Towing
recommended operating speed.
the tractor is not recommended. The back wheels
must be off the ground or the transmission can be
To dliye forward - Shift transaxle control knob to
severely damaged. If the tractor must be moved
Lo (0 - 4.5 mph) or Hi (0-8.9 mph). Slowly push
long distances, load it onto a trailer,
the motion control lever forward, from neutral,
toward front of tractor.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
;
Always put the
motion control lever in neutral, fully lower the
attachments, lock the brake, put the transaxle
knob in 'Lo,' and remove the key before leaving
the tractor.
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