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OPERATION
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 wide vision safety
mask for over the spectacles
or standard safety glasses, available at Sears
Retail or
Catalog stores.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE (See Fig. 9)
•
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.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit 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 unit on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop unit completely,
as described
above, before leaving the
operator's
position;
to empty
grass
catcher, etc.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
THROTTLF.J
CHOKE
CONTROL.
LEVER
"DISENGAGED'
•
POSITION
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED'
POSITION
IGNITION
KEY
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
"BRAKE"
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE = POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 9
STOPPING
(See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
Move gearshift
lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
ENGINE -
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 9)
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 per-
formance.
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 9)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift
lever.
•
Start tractor with clutch!brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
Move gearshift lever to desired position.
•
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 I'HE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT (See
Fig, 8)
The position of the attachment
lift lever determines the
cutting height.
•
Grasp lift lever.
Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
Thecutting
height rangeis approximately 1-1/2to 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 tyDes of grass being mowed.
, .. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.
......
The average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1/2 ......
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.
inches during the cool season and 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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