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NOTE: The light is activated when there is a loss of
oil pressure. If the light comes on while operating the
tractor, stop the tractor and engine as quickly as
possible and check the engine oil level.
To check to see if the light is operating correctly, turn
the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The light
should glow red.
NOTE: The engine must have been off for at least
five minutes prior to performing this test.
Correct Operating Speeds
WARNING: On rough and sloping
ground and when mowing and trimming
near buildings, trees, and other
obstructions, use a slow ground speed.
NOTE: Most attachments, especially rotary mowers
and snowblowers, perform best when operated at full
engine speed. Proper ground speed is determined
by power limitations, the type of terrain, the quality
requirements of the job being performed,
obstructions, hazards, etc.
Using the Attachment Lift Systems
Manual or hydraulic lift systems are used to raise and
lower attachments. Either can hold an attachment in
position or let it follow the ground.
Using the Manual Lift System
To hold an attachment in position:
• Lift the attachment to the raise position.
• Lift the lift range control and slide it to the desired
position.
• Lower the attachment. The lift lever will stop
against the lift range control. If the attachment is
not in the desired position, repeat the first two
steps.
To let an attachment follow the ground:
• Move the lift range control to the lowest position.
• Lower the attachment to the ground.
Using the Hydraulic Lift System
To hold an attachment in position:
• Lift the attachment by moving switch to the “up”
position until the attachment is fully raised.
• Lower the attachment to the desired position by
moving switch to the “down” position.
• When the attachment reaches the desired position,
release the switch. The attachment will be held in
that position.
To let an attachment follow the ground:
• Move the switch to the “down” position. When the
attachment reaches the ground, hold the switch in
the “down” position for approximately 1/2 second
before releasing the switch.
Before Starting the Engine
Be sure that the tractor and engine have been
properly serviced and maintained.
Operator Presence Control
The operator must be sitting in the seat to allow
operation of the power take off (PTO) or traction
drive.
CAUTION: The operator presence
control is intended to stop the engine
whenever the operator is not seated
and the PTO and direction control
pedal are not in the disengaged (PTO -
Off, direction control pedal - Neutral)
positions. Test this system each time
the tractor is operated. If this system
does not function as described do not
operate until repairs are made. NOTE:
Engine must not start unless PTO is
disengaged and direction control pedal
is in neutral.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
To start the engine:
• The direction control pedal must be in “NEUTRAL”
position and the PTO control must be at “OFF”
position.
• Put the key in the ignition switch.
• Move the throttle lever to a middle position.
• If the engine is cold, move the choke lever to “ON”.
If the engine is warm, the choke lever should be at
“OFF”.
• Turn the ignition key to “START”. When the engine
starts, move the choke lever slowly to “OFF”. If the
engine does not start in five seconds, release the
key for a few seconds and then repeat. If the
engine does not start within five tries see section 6
for instructions.
CAUTION: Do not keep starter running
for over 15 seconds. Do not run the
starter for more than 15 seconds in any
one minute.
Operation
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