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OPERATION
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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 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 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.
ATTACHMENT
THROTTLE
CLUTCH SWITCH
CONTROL
PUSH-IN TO
PULL OUT TO
"DISENGAGE"
"ENGAGE"
CHOKE
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:CONTROL
"BRAKE"
POSITION
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ED_,,
:O RKING
;RAKE
B
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"ENGAGED
StTION
HEIGHT
GEARSHIFT
CLUTCH/BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
LEVER
PEDAL "DRIVE"
POSITION
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 clutcl_Jbrake 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 (,_1_) position.
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle control to slow (.€1_)
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 conditionswhen 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_
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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Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance°
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
(See Fig. 8)
Use choke controlwheneveryou are startinga cold engine,,
Do not use to start a warm engine.
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To engage choke control, pull knob out_ Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig, 8)
The directionand speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever,,
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Start tractor with dutch/brake
pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position_
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Move gearshift Iever to desired position°
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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. 8)
The cuttingheight is controlledby turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction_
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Turn knob clockwise (f_) to raise cutting height.
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Turn knob counterclockwise (P-'_)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 ap-
proximate and may vary depending upon soil condi-
tions, 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 th_ cO_loSeasonand to over 31ionChneS
during hot mont s_
healthier and better
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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 heighL
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