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OPERATION
The operetlon of any tractor can msuit In foreign objectsthrown Into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields whila operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision
safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
Yourtractor isequipped withan operator presence sensing
switch.When engine isrunning,any attempt bythe operator
to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will
shut offthe engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in=ENGAGED" positionand
release pressurefrom clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in =BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
willhold tractor secure.
PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT
"ENGAGED"
CLUTCH LEVER
THROTTLE] POSITION \
CHOKE CONTR "ENGAGED" POSITION
"BRAKE"
DLUT RAKE,EDAL ARKI.GeRAKE
"DRIVE" PosmoN "DISENGAGED" POSITION
FIG. 7
STOPPINGSTOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES -
• Tostop mower blades,move attachmentclutch leverto
"DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE-
• To stop ground ddve, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may 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 IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: Under cerlainconditionswhentractorisstandingidle
with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractoron grass areas.
]_lk AUTION: Always stop tractor com- I
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operetor's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROI-rLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at fullthrottle.
• Operating engine at less than fullthrottle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offersthe best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
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Fig. 7)
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TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
The direction and speed of movement iscontrolled by the
motion control lever.
Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
• Release parking brake.
• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG HEIGHT
(See Fig. 7)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height.
• Grasp liftlever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position.
Thecutting height rangeis approximately 1-1/2to 4". The
heights are measured from the groundto the blade tip with
the engine notrunning. These heightsare approximate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types ofgrass being mowed.
• The average lawn shouidbe cuttoapproximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high;the second to desired height.
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