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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.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
You r tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch.
When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold,
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Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure fromctutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
:: remain in"BRAKE" position. Make sureparking brake
will hold tractor secure.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
IGNITION
KEY
"DISENGAGED'
POSITION
THROTTL_CHOKE_
CONTROLLEVER
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
GEAR-
SHIFT
LEVER
"BRAKE"
POSITION
CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE" POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
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"DISENGAGED
POSITION
FIG. 6
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES-
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Move attachment clutch lever to ';DISENGAGED" po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
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Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -
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Move throttlecontrol to slow (,_=_)position.
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle control to slow (_)
position and allowing engine to idfe before stopping may
cause engine to "backfire".
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stop tractor corn-
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grass catcher, etc.
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TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 6)
Always operateengine at full throttle.
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Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate. :
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Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
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TO Mow FoRwARo
A.D BACKWA.D
(See Fig. 6)
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 (N) position.
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Move gearshift lever to desired position.
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Slowly release clutch/brake pedaf to start movement.
IMPORTANT:
BRING
TRACTOR
TO A COMPLETE
STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 5)
The position of the attachment tift _ever determines the
cutting height.
• , Grasp lift lever.
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Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
The cutting height range is approximately lq/2
to 4'. 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.
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The average lawn should be cutto approximately2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months.
For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
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For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice.
Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
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