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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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles
or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE (See Fig. 8)
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 will shut off the engine.
•
Depress brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and
hold.
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Place parking brake lever
in "ENGAGED" position
and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
CHOKE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
IGNITION
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
PULL OUTTO
"ENGAGE"
PUSHINTO
"DISENGAGE"
"BRAKE"
POSITION
BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE'POSITION
POSITION
PEDAL
FORWARD
PEDAL
CRUISE
CONTROL
LEVER
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 8
STOPPING
(See Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES -
•
To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch
to "DISENGAGED"
position.
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.
ENGINE -
•
Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire".
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Turn ignition key to "OFF" 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 "OFF" 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.
&
CAUTION:
Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 8)
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 perfor-
mance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
(See Fig. 8)
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 MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
•
Start tractor and release parking brake.
•
Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin
movement. Ground speed increases the further down
the pedal is depressed.
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL
(See Fig. 8)
The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel
only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing or
transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other
conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the
cruise control to disengage, do not use the cruise control
on slopes, rough terrain or while trimming or turning.
•
With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed,
move cruise control lever forward to "SET" position and
hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release
the cruise control lever.
•
To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward
to "OFF" position, or fully depress the brake pedal.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
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
(1_-_) to lower cutting
height.
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