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OPERATION
The operation
of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resu t
In severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor
I
and while movlng. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles
or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET
PARKING
BRAKE
(See
Fig.
12)
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold,
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 vehicle secure.
STOPPING
(See
Fig,
12)
MOWER BLADES -
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
po-
sition,
GROUNDDRIVEo
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position_
Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
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 vehicle to prevent
unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle
with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gasses may
cause "browning" of grass.
To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping unit on grass areas.
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CAUTION; Always stop unit completely, as i
described
above,
before
leaving
thel
eOperator's position; to empty grass catcher, I
TO USE
CHOKE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 12)
Use choke control when everyou are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine_
To engage choke control, pull knob ouL Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO USE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See
Fig.
12)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower' perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE
FORWARD
AND
BACKWARD
(See Fig. 12)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
12
gearshift lever.
Start tractor with clutch/brake
pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
Move gearshift lever to desired positiom
Slowly release clutch/brake
pedal to start movement,
IMPORTANT:
BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS.
FAILURE
TO DO SOWILLSHORTENTHEUSEFULLIFEOFYOUR
TRANSAXLE,
THRO'I-rLE
CONTROL
LEVER
CHOKE
CONTROL
A3TACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
IGNITION
KEY
POSITION
I
"BRAKE"
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
HEIGHT
PEDAL"DRIVE"
ADJUSTMENT
POSITION
KNOB
FIG. 12
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 12)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
justment knob in desired direction_
Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height.
Turn knob counterclockwise
to lower cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately
1_1/4" to 3-3/4".
The heights 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 approximately 2-1/
2 inches during the cool season and 10 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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