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OPERATION
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
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can result in,severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
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operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a
wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE (See Fig. 8)
Your tractor isequipped with an operator presencesensing
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 from clutch/brake pedal Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position, Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
PUSH IN TO
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
"DISENGAGE"
SWITCH PULL OUT TO
IGNITION KEY
"ENGAGE"
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
CHOKE
CONTROL
CLUTCH/BRAKE
HEIGHT
"DISENGAGED"
PEDAL"DRIVE"
ADJUSTMENT
POSITION
POSITION
KNOB
FIG. 8
STOPPING
(See Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES -
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Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position.,
GROUND DRIVE -
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Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position.
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Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -
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Move throttle control to slow (,,=_) position_
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle control to slow (,,g_)
position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may
cause engine to "backfire"°
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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.
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TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle,
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Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate,
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Fullthrottle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
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, ;-lowly push
knob in to disengage,,
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 cFutch/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 releaseclutch/brake
pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTFNG OR CHANGING GEARS, FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE,
TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-FING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
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Turn knob clockwise (f'_l) to raise cutting heighL
°
Turn
knob counterclockwise (F'_)to
lower cutting
heighL
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" 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 tawnshould be cut to approximately2-1!2
inches during the coo! 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.
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