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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 while operating
your tractor or performing
any adjustments
or repairs.
We recommend
a wide vision safety
mask over the spectacles
or standard
safety glasses,
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE
(See Fig. 7)
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 sllut off the engine
•
Depress clutch/brake
pedal into full "BRAKE" positio n
and hold,
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
cora-
l
pletely, as described above, before leav-
!
ing the operator's
position;
to empty
!
grass catcher,
etc,
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Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure fromcfutchtbrake
pedal., Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position,, Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
ATTACHMENT
IGNITION
CLUTCH SWITCH
KEY
PULL OUT TO
PUSH IN TO
"ENGAGE"
"DISENGAGE"
CHOKE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
LEVER
"BRAKE"
POSITION
_E "ENGAGED"
POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH/
POSITION
BRAKE
HEIGHT
PEDAL
ADJUSTMENT
"DRIVE"
KNOB
POSITION
RANGE
SHIFT
LEVER
\
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
FIG, 7
STOPPING
(See Fig, 7)
MOWER BLADES -
•
Move attachment
clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position_
GROUND DRIVE -
•
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
o
Move gearshift
lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -
•
Move throttle control to stow (._)
position.
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle control to slow (._)
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,,
•
Never use choke to stop engine,
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TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig, 7)
Always operate engine at full throttle,
o
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.,
-
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance,
TO USE CHOKE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 7)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine
Do not use to start a warm engine.,
°
To engage choke control, pull knob out, Slowly push
knob in to disengage,,
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift
lever_
•
Start tractor with clutch!brake
pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) 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 ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See
Fig. 7)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
.
Turn knob clockwise (f'_)
to raise cutting height.,
•
Turn
knob counterclockwise
(1.'_'_)to lower cutting
height°
The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2" to 4-1/2",
The tleights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running
These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed..
•
The average lawn should be cut to approximatefy 2-1/2
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,
°
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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