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OPERATIC
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The operation of any tractor can
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
result
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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
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spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO USE THRO'I-rLE CONTROL
(See Fig, 8)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
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Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
batter 7 charging rate.
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Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE (See Fig. 8)
Your 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 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. Pedalshould
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
CHOKE
"ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
CONTROL
"ENGAGED"
POSiTiON
"HROTTLE
"DISENGAGED"
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POSITION
"BRAKE"
PARKING
8RAKE
POSiTiON
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
MOTION
LEVER
, "DISENGAGED"
POSmON
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE"
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POSITION
KNOB
,
F_G. 8
STOPPING
(See Fig= 8)
MOWER BLADES -
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Move attachment clutch lever to "D_SENGAGED" po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
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Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT:
THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
•
Move throttle control 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 to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
•
Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE:
Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle withthe engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
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CAUTfON:
Always stop tractor
com-
A, _
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above, before ieav-
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_r's
position; to empty
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grass catcher, etc.
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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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Te engage choke control, pul! knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 8)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever.
Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
•
Reiease parking brake and clutch/brake
pedal.
Slowly move motion control lever to desired
position.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
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
(P'-_) to lower cutting
height.
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 lawn should be cut to approximately 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.
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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.
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 9)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
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Select desired height of cut.
•
Lower mower with attachment lift control.
•
Start mower blades by engaging attachment
clutch
control.
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
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