Stopping The Engine; Starting The Engine - Yard-Man 605 Series Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the discharge opening
of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the
deck and are not designed to support the weight of the
cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual
for 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-UP on page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control.
5. 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 posi-
tion for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may
cause damage to your engine's electric starter.
6. 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 operat-
ing the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture
and cause the engine to run poorly.

Stopping the Engine

1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade
Engage) knob (or lever) in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake
and let the pedal up.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.
3. To move forward, place the shift lever in the FOR-
WARD position, then slowly depress the drive pedal
until the desired speed is achieved.
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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
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,
ex-cessive speed and sudden
stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat
of the tractor without first placing
the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or
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.
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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
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 operat-
ing.
Avoid sudden starts,
ex-cessive speed and
sudden stops.
Do not leave the seat
of the tractor without
first placing the PTO
(Blade Engage) knob
(or lever) in the disen-
gaged (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.