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LIGHT SWITCH
The head lamps are operated by pushing the light
■V
switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will
only operate when the engine is running. See figure 9.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg¬
ing side with starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run¬
ning in the fast position until the battery is completely
charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine
idling, the ammeter will not show a charge. See figure 9.
GASOLINE TANK
The gasoline tank is located under the tractor seat. Tip
the seat forward to fill the tank. Refer to figure 1. Be
careful not to pinch the wire lead to the seat switch
when raising and lowering the seat.
BRAKE/SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
The brake/speed control pedal is located on the left side
of the tractor. See figure 9. Depress the brake/speed
control pedal to put the drive control into neutral. The
further the brake/speed control pedal is released, the
faster the tractor will travel.
NOTE
The brake/speed control pedal must
be depressed all the way to start
the engine.
CRUISE CONTROL LEVER
The cruise control lever is located on the left side of
the dash. See figure 9. This lever is used to regulate
the ground speed of the tractor. When the brake/speed
control pedal is released, it will release only to the
speed selected by the cruise control lever.
PARKING BRAKE AND NEUTRAL LOCK
The parking brake and neutral lock is located on the
left side of the transmission panel. See figure 9. To set
the parking brake and neutral lock, depress the
brake/speed control pedal, pull parking brake and
neutral lock knob up and release the brake/speed con¬
trol pedal.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the right side of the
transmission panel. This lever is used to select either
forward or reverse. See figure 8. The brake/speed con¬
trol pedal must be depressed so that the unit is in
neutral before shifting.
*
NOTE
Never force the shift lever.
LIFT LEVER
The five position lift lever is used to change the
operating position of the attachments. To operate, pull
the lever towards you. To release, move the lever to
the right and then forward. See figure 9.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) LEVER
The PTO lever is located on the right side of the
dashboard. To engage the PTO, lift the lever slowly and
lock it into the notch. See figure 9.
NOTE
The
PTO
lever
must
be
in
the
disengaged position (down) when
starting the engine when shifting into
reverse and if the operator leaves the
seat.
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 BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC¬
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S)
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, SHUT ENGINE OFF
AND REMOVE KEY
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil
as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your trac¬
tor. Read instructions carefully.
NOTE
Your tractor is shipped without oil;
however, a small amount of oil may be
present from the factory. Do not overfill.
A
t
WARNING
t
Never fill fuel tank indoors, with en¬
gine running or while engine is hot.
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