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INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located by the clutch-brake
pedal. the li"t lever, the gear shift lever and under the
seat.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must
be (jepressed all the way and the lift lever must be in
the disengaged position.
Before the IJnit can be shifted into reverse or if the
operator leaves the seat, the lift lever must be in the
disengaged position.
CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT LE"ER
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck
and to engage and disengage the blades. Pulling it all
the way back and locking it disengages the blades.
NOTE: The lift lever must be in the disengaged posi-
tion when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse
and if the operator leaves the seat. See figure 10
B. DECK LIFT INDICA TOR
The deck lift ,ndicator marks the position being used
for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired.
press the indicator lever outward, move it to the posi-
tion immediately below the lift lever and release the in-
dicator lever. See figure 10.
C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever which gives the
desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator
so that the lift lever can be returned to the same
position after it is raised.
2. Set the deck wheels so the wheels are '/4 to '/2 inch
above the ground.
OPERA TION
WARNING: Do not operate the lawn trac-
tor if the interlock system is malfunction-
ing because it is a safety device, designed
for protection.
4.
Set the throttle control in the FAST position. See
figure 9.
5. Pullout choke knob to choke engine (a warm
engine may not require choking).6.
Turn the ignition key to the START position. When
the engine is running, let the key return to the ON
position. See figure 9.
7 Push choke knob in gradually. Move the throttle
control to desired engine speed.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
IMPORT ANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop theengine.
Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly in-
spect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Chart on page 24.
STARTING "rHE ENGINE
NOTE: To open the hood, simply lift up on both s;de~;
of th'e hood.
1. Service the engine with oil and gasoline as de..
scribed in the engine section of this manual.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park-
ing brake.
3. Place the lift lever in the DISENGAGED position..
See figure 10.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety in-
terlock system for your protection. The purpose of the
safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from
cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is
depressed and the lift lever is in the disengaged posi-
tion. In addition, the lift lever must be in the disengaged
position when the unit is put into reverse or the engine
will ~)hut off. If the operator leaves the seat with the lift
lever engaged and/or without setting the parking brake.
the engine viii I shut off.
OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR
1. Set the desired cutting height.
2. Start the engine as instructed on this page.
3. Move throttle control to 3/4 or full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate the cutting
blades.
4. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
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