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The operation
of any tractor
can result
in foreign
objects
thrown
into I
the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.
Always
wear safety I
glasses
or eye shields
while operating your tractor or performing any_
adjustments
or repairs.
We recommend
standard
safety glasses
or aI
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles,
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HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing
switch. When engine is
running, any attempt bythe operator to leave
the seat without first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress brake pedal (B) all the way down
and hold.
2. Putt parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from brake pedal (B),
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position.
Make
sure parking brake will hold tractor se-
cure.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch controlto disengaged position (t_).
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control be-
tween half and full speed (fast) position, be-
fore stopping, may cause engine to "backfire".
Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT." Leaving the ignition switch in
any position other than "STOP" will cause the
battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor
is standing idle with the engine running, hot
engine exhaust gases may cause "brown-
ing" 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 leaving
the operator'sposition.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces
engine's
operating
effi-
ciency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
(1_'3) Attachment
(1_1) Attachment
Clutch Control
Clutch Control
"Engaged ....
Disengaged"
GROUND DRIVE -
To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal
all the way down.
IMPORTANT:
Forward and reverse drive
pedals return to neutral position when not
depressed.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control (D) between half and
full speed (fast) position.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement
is controlled by the forward and reverse
drive pedals.
1. Start tractor and release parking brake.
2. Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L)
drive pedal to begin movement. Ground
speed increases the further down the
pedal is depressed.
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