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Battery voltage is lower than 12V. Refer to
Maintenance.
Oil pressure is low. Check oil and add if
necessary. See Engine Manual.
PTO is engaged. Disengage PTO before
starting tractor.
Safe condition to start.
FILLING FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt
from entering fuel tank.
4. Remove cap.
IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct type and
grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2 in. (1,2 cm) below bottom
of filler neck.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
PRESTART
Before starting:
1. Check engine oil and fill if necessary. See engine
manual.
2. Check fuel and fill if necessary.
3. Check safety interlock system. See Controls and
Features.
4. Adjust seat if needed.
STARTING
1. Sit in the operator’s seat.
2. Place the PTO knob in the off position.
3. Apply choke for a cold engine, place at 1/3 throttle
for a warm engine.
4. Press down brake pedal.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the start position
until engine starts. Release key into run position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 15
seconds per minute. Damage can occur.
6. After engine starts, set throttle to fast position.
7. Release brake pedal.
8. Allow engine to warm up before applying load.
IMPORTANT: Run engine at 1/2 throttle for at least five
minutes prior to applying load in freezing temperatures.
TO OPERATE MOWER
1. With unit shut off, adjust deck to desired height of
cut.
2. Start engine.
3. Move throttle lever to about half speed.
4. Engage PTO.
5. Move the throttle lever forward to full engine speed.
6. Use forward and reverse pedals to move and use
steering wheel to change direction.
7. To stop mower, disengage PTO.
SHUT-OFF
Emergency Shut-Off
To shut-off unit in an emergency, turn ignition key to the
off position.
Normal Shut-Off
1. Turn off cruise control.
2. Stop unit.
3. Disengage PTO.
4. Lower attachment and engage parking brake.
5. Lower engine speed to slow position. Let engine
run a few minutes so engine parts cool evenly
before shutting engine off.
6. Turn ignition key to off position and remove key.
PARKING
Stop engine and engage parking brake to park. Remove
ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE:
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Keep mower deck properly leveled.
Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow
twice.
Do not travel too fast.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass length per
cutting.
Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside of mower
deck. Clean after each use.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
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