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OPERATION
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 before starting your tractor
and while moving. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard
safety glasses,
HOW TO USE; YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKBNG BRAKE
(See Fig. 8)
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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 from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position° Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
CLUTCH/BRAKE
ATTACHMENT
PEDAL "BRAKE"
CLUTCH SWITCH
POSITIO
/
CONTROL
GEARSHIFT
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KEY
FIG. 8
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES -
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Move attachment
clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position_
GROUND DRIVE-
.
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
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Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
ENGINE -
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Move throttle control to 'SLOW"position.
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Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent
unauthorized use.
•
Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE; Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with engine running, hot engine exhaust gasses may
sause "browning" of grass,
To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass covered
areas°.
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CAUTION;
Always
stop tractor
com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
Ing the operator's posttion;
to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE CHOKE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 8)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
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To engage choke control, pull knob out
Slowly push
knob in to disengage_
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig• 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
.
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow.
•
Full throttle offers the best mower performance.
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
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" position°
•
Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi-
tion,
•
Slowly release clutch/brake
pedal 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 OPERATE
ON HILLS
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CAUTION;
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
do not drive across any slope.
•
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hiIIs°
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Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•
If slowing is necessary, move throttle control to slower
position_
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If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
•
Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position,,
•
To restart movement, move gearshift lever to 1st gear
and range shift lever to "LO" position. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement_
•
Slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake
pedal,
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Make all turns slowly,
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TO TRANSPORT
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Raise attachment lift control to highest position,
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When pushing or towing your tractor, be su re gearshift
lever is in "NEUTRAL" position,
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Do not push tractor at more than five (5) MPHo
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