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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result In foreign objects thrown Into the eyes, which can result
n severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor
and while moving. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectac es or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE
(See Fig, 10)
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.
STOPPING
(See
Fig. 10)
MOWER BLADES -
Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"
po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
Ib
Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL"
position.
ENGINE -
Move Throttle Control to "SLOW" position.
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.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle
with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gasses 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.
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TO USE CHOKE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 10)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO USE THROI-rLE
CONTROL
(See
Fig. 10)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow.
Full throttle offers the best mower performance.
TO MOVE
FORWARD
AND
BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 10)
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.
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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 THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
ATTACHMENT
"DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH
POSITION
LEVB_'IE_GAP.-_Y'
POSITION
E_
GEAR
SHIFT
THRO'I-rL
LEVER
CHOKE
"BRAKE"
POSITION
CLUTCH_RAKE
PEDAL"DRIVE"
POSITION
PARKING
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 10
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 10)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
justment knob in desired direction.
Turn knob clockwise to raise cutting height.
Turn knob counterclockwise
to lower cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/4" to 3-3/4".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running,
These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed.
The average lawn should be cut approximately
2-1/2
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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