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Theoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe I
eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I
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 g asses.
HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine
is running, any attempt bythe operator to
leave the seat withoutfirst settingthe
parking brake will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull
"BRAKE" positionand hold.
2. Place parking brake lever in "EN-
GAGED" position and release
pressure from clutch/brake pedal.
Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"
position, Make sure parking brake will
hold tractor secure.
Push-Into Attachment Clutch
Choke "Disengage' SwitchPullOutTo
Control
_ \Ignition GearShift
"Brake" Key Lever
P ition o _
"_ParkingBra_e
Clutch/Brake "Engaged"Position
Pedal=Drive" "Disengaged"
Position Position
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move attach-
ment clutchswitch to "DISENGAGED"
position,
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/
brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.
• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)
position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to
slow positionand allowing engine to idle
before stoppingmay 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 ignitionswitch
in any positionother than "OFF" will
cause the battery to be discharged,
(dead).
NOTE: Under eartain cunditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hotengine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate
this possibility,always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.
ACAUTION: Alwaysstop tractorcom-
pletely, as describ_l above, before
leaving the operator's position;to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full
throttle reduces the battery charging
rate.
• Full throttleoffers the best bagging and
mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL
Use choke control whenever you are
starting a cold engine. Do not use to start
a warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob in to disengage,
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever.
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal
depressed and gearshift lever in
neutral (N) position.
2, Move gearshift lever to desired
position.
3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to
start movement.
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
The position of the attachment lift lever
determines the cuttingheight.
• Grasp lift lever.
• Press plunger with thumband move
lever to desired position.
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