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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.
Throttle/
Attachment Clutch Lever
Choke
"Enc
Position
Control _
nition Key
,"Disengaged"
Position
"Brake"
Position
Parking Brake
"Engaged"
Position
Gearshift
Clutch/Brake
"Disengaged"
Lever
Pedal
Position
STOPPING
MOWER
BLADES
-
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch lever to disengaged
position.
GROUND
DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress
clutch/
brake pedal all the way down.
• Move gearshift
lever to neutral (N) po-
sition.
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 run-
ning, hot engine exhaust
gases may cause
"browning"
of grass.
To eliminate
this pos-
sibility, always stop engine when stopping
tractor on grass areas.
_IbCAUTION:
Always
stop tractor com-
pletely, as described
above, before leaving
the operator's
position.
TO USE THRO'R'LE
CONTROL
Always operate
engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating
engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's
operating
efficien-
cy.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best 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
depressed
and gearshift
lever in neutral
(N) position.
2.
Move gearshift
lever to desired
position.
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 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 approximate
and may vary depending
upon soil condi-
tions, height of grass and types of grass
being mowed.
• The average
lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately
2-1/2 inches during the cool
season and to over 3 inches during hot
months.
For healthier
and better look-
ing lawns, mow often and after moderate
growth.
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