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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
spectacles
or standard
safety
glasses.
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
by the operator
to leave the seat without
first setting
the
parking
brake will shut off the engine.
1.
Depress
clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold.
2.
Pull parking
brake lever up and release
pressure
from clutch/brake
pedal.
Pedal should
remain
in brake
position.
Make sure parking
brake will hold trac-
tor secure.
Attachment Clutch Switch
"Engaged" Position
Throttle/
Choke
Control
Position
Clutch/
Brake
"Disengaged"
Pedal
Position
STOPPING
Key
"Disengaged"
Position
Parking Brake
"Engaged"
Position
MOWER
BLADES
-
• To stop mower
blades,
push attachment
clutch
switch
in to disengaged
position.
GROUND
DRIVE
-
• To stop ground
drive, depress
clutch/
brake
pedal all the way down.
• Move gearshift
lever to neutral
(N) posi-
tion.
ENGINE
-
• Move throttle
control
between
half and
full speed
(fast) position.
NOTE:
Failure
to move throttle
control
between
half and full speed
(fast) posi-
tion, before
stopping,
may cause
engine
to
"backfire".
• Turn ignition
key to "STOP"
position
and
remove
key. Always
remove
key when
leaving
tractor
to prevent
unauthorized
use.
• Never use choke
to stop engine.
IMPORTANT:
Leaving
the ignition
switch
in any position
other than "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 "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
leaving
the operator's
position.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
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
performance.
TO MOVE
FORWARD
AND
BACKWARD
The direction
and speed
of movement
is
controlled
by the gearshift
lever.
1. Start tractor
with clutch/brake
pedal de-
pressed
and gearshift
lever in neutral
(N) position.
2.
Move gearshift
lever to desired
po-
sition.
3.
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
The position
of the attachment
lift lever
determines
the cutting
height.
• Grasp
lift lever.
• Press plunger
with thumb
and move
lever to desired
position.
The cutting
height
range is approxi-
mately
1-1/2 to 4". The heights
are mea-
sured
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.
• The average lawn should be cut to approxi-
mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season
and to over 3 inches during hot months.
For healthier and better looking lawns, mow
1 1
often and after moderate
growth.
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