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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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety
mask worn over spectacles.
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 operatorto leave
the seat without first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress brakepeda] (B) allthewaydown
and hold,
2. Pull 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 secure,
HI................
STOPPING
MOWER
BLADES
-
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch controlto disengaged
position (r_).
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) to slow 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 (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key, Always remove keywhen
leavingtractorto prevent unauthorized use.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in
any position otherthan "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.
_,CAUTtON:
Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leaving
the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(D)
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_1) Attachment
(1"_) Attachment
Clutch Control
Clutch Control
"Engaged ....
Disengaged"
GROUND DRIVE -
• Tostop ground drive, depress brake pedal
all the way down.
IMPORTANT: Forward and reverse drive
pedals return to neutral position when not
depressed.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
(N)
Use choke control whenever you are start-
ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a
warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob in to disengage.
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