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OPERATION
The _perati_n
_f any tract_r can result in f_reign
_bjects thr_wn int_ the eyes_ which can result
I[ __lways
wear safety glasses
or eye shields while operating your tractor
_tments
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
(See Fig. 4)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake wilt shut off the engine.
Depress brake pedal (B) all the way down and hold.
Pull parking brake lever (0) up and hold, release pres-
sure from brake pedal (B), then release parking brake
lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Make sure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)
position.
NOTE" Failure to move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position, before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire".
Turn ignition switch (F) to "STOP" position and remove
key. Always remove keywhen leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT:
LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSiTiON OTHERTHAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE:
Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
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CAUTION:
Always
stop tractor
com-
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&
pletely, as described above, before leav-
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ing the operator's
position;
to empty
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grass catcher, et_
Fig. 4
STOPPING
(See Fig. 5)
MOWER BLADES -
To stop mower blades,move attachment
clutch lever
to "DISENGAGED"
position.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
- D
(See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces
engines operating efficiency.
Full speed (fast) offers the best bagging and mower
performance.
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ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
"DISENGAGED"
(1_)
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
"ENGAGED"
Fig. 5
GROUND DRIVE -
To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full
"BRAKE" position.
IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS
RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED.
Fig. 6
TO USE
CHOKE
CONTROL
- N
(See Fig. 6)
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.
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