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WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH
•
GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES,
NOT ACROSS.
•
AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE
THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE
STOPS GOING
UPHILL,
STOP BLADE(S)
AND BACK
DOWNHILL
SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN
OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN,
EVEN WITH BLADES OFR
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY
DEVICES (GUARDS,
SHIELDS,
AND SWITCHES)
IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS
THAT COULD BE THROWN
BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION
AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S)
AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED
BEFORE
PLAC-
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE
LEAVING
OPERATOR'S
POSITION,
DISENGAGE
BLADE(S),
PLACE
THE
SHIFT
LEVER
IN NEUTRAL,
ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Heter to Levelingtheueckon page 1 / ot th_smanual tor
more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING:
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock
system
is
malfunctioning.
This
system
was designed
for your safety and
protection.
NOTE:
Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UPon page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil till-up instructions.
•
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
•
Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
•
Engage the tractor's parking brake.
•
Pull the choke control outward.
•
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine's electric starter.
•
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE:
Do NOT leave the choke control on while
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping theEngine
,_
WARNING:
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 operating
•
If the blades are engaged, place the PTO knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position.
•
Turn the ignition key counterclockwise
to the STOP
position.
•
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
DrivingTheTractor
WARNING:
Avoid
sudden
starts,
ex-
cessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING:
Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO knob 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.
•
Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the
parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST
(rabbit) position.
•
To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper
portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired
speed is achieved. See Figure 9.
Reverse
Forward
Drive Pedal
Brake Pedal
Fender /
"---Running
Board
Figure 9
To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind
is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the
drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your
heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See
Figure 9.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of
travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the
tractor to a complete
stop before pivoting the drive
pedal from forward to reverse or vice versa.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
•
Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward.
•
Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
•
Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the "down" position.
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