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OPERATION
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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 yourtractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE
(See Fig. 9)
•
Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position
and hold.
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Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" positionand
release pressure from clutch!brake pedal Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position,. Make sure parking brake
will hold vehicle secure.
STOPPING
(See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
•
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po-
sition,.
GROUNDDRIVE-
°
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full"BRAKE" position,,
•
Move gearshift lever to neutral IN) position.
ENGINE -
•
Move throttle control to slow () posItion_
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow 0 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.
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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°
CAUTION:
Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 9)
Always operate engine at full throttie_
.
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate,
•
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance_
TO MOVE
FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig, 9)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever°
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Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral IN) position.
•
Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi-
tion.
•
Slowly release clutch/brake
pedal to start movemenL
IMPORTANT;
BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE
STOP
BEFORE
SHIFTING
OR CHANGING
GEARS.
FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN
THE USEFUL
LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE,_
THROTTL_
CHOKE
CONTROL
At-I"ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
_OSITION
"BRAKE"
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
'ENGAGED"POSITION
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
CLUTCHJBRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE"
POSITION
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 9
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 9)
The cutting height is controlledbyturning the heightadjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
°
Turn knob clockwise (F*I) to raise cutting heighL
•
Turn knob counterclockwise (_)
to lower cutting
heighL
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4'L 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 cooJ season and to over 3 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 tw co,, Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height,,
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