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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. 6)
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 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 tractor secure.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
THROTTL_
CHOKE COHTROL
LEVER
KEY
"BRAKE"
POSITION
POSITION
.PARKING BRAKE
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
HEIGHT
GEARSHIFT
PEDAL"DRIVE"
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
POS_ION
KNOB
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 6
STOPPING
(See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
•
To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch
to "DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE -
•
To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake
pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
•
Move gearshift
lever to neutral iN) position,
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 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 BATI-ERY
TO 8E 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,at-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION:
Always stop tractor com-
I
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE
CONTROL
(See Fig. 6)
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 MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 6)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift
lever.
•
Start tractor with clutch/brake
pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral iN) position.
•
Move gearshift lever to desired
position.
Slowly release
clutch/brake
pedal to start
move-
ment.
IMPORTANT:
BRING TRACTOR
TO A COMPLETE
STOP
BEFORE
SHIFTING
OR CHANGING
GEARS.
FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
justment knob in desired direction.
Turn knob clockwise (F_) to raise cutting height.
•
Turn
knob
counterclockwise
(F-_) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
•
The average lawn should be cut'to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months.
For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
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