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NOTE:The deck wheelsare an anbscalp featureof the
1, If the bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade
deck and are notdesignedto supportthe weightof the
Engage)leverin thedisengaged(OFF)position,
cuttingdeck,
2, Turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwise to the STOP
Referto Leveling the Deck on page 18of this manual
position,
for moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck
3, Removethe key from the ignitionswitchto prevent
adiustments,
unintendedstarting,
Starting
the Engine
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WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock system is
malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE:Referto the TRACTORSET-UPon page8 of this
manualfor Gasolineand Oil fill-up instructions,
1, insert the tractorkey intothe ignitionswitch,
2, Race the PTO(BladeEngage)leverin the disem
gaged (OFF)position,
3, Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake,
4, Activatethe chokecontrol,
5, Turnthe ignitionkey clockwiseto the STARTposition,
Afterthe enginestarts, releasethe key,it will returnto
the ON position,
IMPORTANT: D o NOT holdthe key in the STARTposi-
tionfor longerthan ten secondsat a time,Doingso may
causedamageto your engine'selectricstarter,
6, Afterthe enginestarts,deactivatethe chokecontrol
and placethe throttlecontrolin the FASTposition,
NOTE:Do NOTleavethechoke controlon whileoperat-
ing the tractor,Doingso will result in a "rich" fuelmixture
and causethe engineto run poorly,
Stopping
the Engine
Driving
The Tractor
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,
e×-cessive speed and sudden
stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat
of the tractor without first placing
the PTO (Blade Engage} lever in
the disengaged (OFF} position,
depressing the brake pedal and
engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended,
also turn the ignition key off and
remove the key.
1, Depressthe brakepedal to releasethe parkingbrake
and letthe pedalup,
2, Movethe throttleleverinto the FAST(rabbit)position,
IMPORTANT: D o NOTuse theshift leverto changethe
directionof travel whenthetractoris in motion,Always
usethe brakepedalto bringthe tractorto a complete
stopbeforeshifting,
3, To moveforward,placethe shift leverin the FOR-
WARDposition,thenslowlydepressthe drivepedal
untilthe desiredspeedis achieved,
4, To movein reverse,placethe shift leverin the
REVERSE position,checkthat the area behindis
clear thenslowlydepressthe drivepedal
WARNING: if you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug wire(s)
and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting and
operating
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WARNING
Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock
system is malfunction-
ing. This system was
designed for your
safety and protection.
if you strike a foreign
object, stop the
engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s)
and ground against
the engine. Thoroughly
inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair
the damage before
restarting and operat-
ing.
Do not leave the seat
of the tractor without
first placing the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever in
the disengaged (OFF)
position, depressing
the brake pedal and
engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the
tractor unattended,
also turn the ignition
key off and remove the
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