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Starting
the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Starting
Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/
RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST
position and crank until engine starts.
Driving
the Tractor
1.
Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can
comfortably reach all the controls and see the dash-
board display.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4.
Start the engine (see Starting the Engine).
5.
Disengage the parking brake and release the brake
pedal.
6.
Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to
travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that
the further down the pedal is depressed the faster the
tractor will travel.
7.
Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed control
pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the
engine (see Stopping the Tractor and Engine).
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
_
death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
1.
While sitting in the operator's seat, fully depress the
brake pedal or set the parking brake.
2.
Make sure that your feet are not depressing the
ground speed control pedals and that the cruise con-
trol lever is in NEUTRAL.
3.
Disengage the PTOclutch.
4.
Set the throttle to FULL.
5.
Insert the ignition key and turn it to START.
6.
After the engine starts, move the engine throttle con-
trol to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running it for at
least a minute.
7.
Set throttle to FULL.
NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOR
Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal
engine shut down follow the procedure given in Stop-
ping the Tractor and Engine.
Mowing
1.
Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and
set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if
equipped).
2.
Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch
is disengaged.
3.
Start the engine (see Starting the Engine).
4.
Set the throttle to FULL.
5.
Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).
6.
Begin mowing.
7.
When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower
using the attachment lift control lever.
8.
Stop the engine (see Stopping the Tractor and
Engine).
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ARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse ground
speed pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and
the RMO has not been activated. The operator should
always turn the PTO off prior to driving across on roads,
paths, or any area that may be used by other vehicles.
Sudden loss of drive could create a hazard.
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