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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
standard
safety glasses
or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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 bythe operator to leave
the seat without first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake
pedal (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Putt parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal
(B), then release parking brake lever. Ped-
al should remain in brake position. Make
sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.
STOPPING
• Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
IMPORTANT." Leaving the ignition switch in
any position other than "STOP" will cause
the battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Undercertain conditionswhentractor
is standing idle with the engine running, hot
engine exhaust gases may cause "brown-
ing" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor
on grass areas.
CAUTION:
Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, and set parking
brake before leaving the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch clutch lever to disengaged position
(r_).
(1_1) Attachment
(1"_1) Disengaged
Clutch
Position
Engage Position
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake
pedal (B) all the way down.
• Move motion control
lever (J) to neutral
position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) between half and
full speed (fast) position.
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle control be-
tween half and full speed (fast) position, be-
fore stopping, may cause engine to"backfire".
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement
is
controlled by the motion control lever. (J)
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1. Start tractor with motion control lever in
neutral
position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Slowly move
motion control
lever to
desired position.
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