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STARTING THE ENGINE
(Diesel Model)
1. While sitting in the operators seat, engage the park-
ing brake and make sure the PTO switch is disen-
gaged and the ground speed control levers are
locked in the neutral position.
2. Set the throttle to middle position (set throttle to
FULL when starting in cold weather)
3. Turn the key to the HEAT position an hold to activate
the glow plugs (the glow plug indicator will start to
glow when the glow plugs are heating.)
4. Wait until the glow plug indicator begins to glow, then
turn the key to START. If the engine does not start
immediately, move the throttle control to FULL.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for more
than 30 seconds. Allow the starter motor to cool for two
minutes before cranking the engine again.
5. After the engine starts, move the engine throttle con-
trol to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running it for
at least a minute.
6. Move the throttle to FULL before engaging the PTO
switch or driving the machine.
NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP.
Use this method only in emergency situations. For nor-
mal engine shut down follow the procedure given in
STOPPING THE TRACTOR.
STARTING THE ENGINE
(Gas Model)
1. While sitting in the operators seat, engage the park-
ing brake and make sure the PTO switch is disen-
gaged and the motion control handles are locked in
the NEUTRAL position.
2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle posi-
tion. Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob
OUT fully.
Operating the Zero Turn Rider
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke
(push knob down fully).
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute
before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the
unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to
STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations.
For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given
in STOPPING THE RIDER.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE
1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the
middle position will stop tractor movement. Pivot the
levers outward and lock them in neutral.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control to SLOW and allow the
engine to cool down for a short time.
5.Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can
comfortably reach all of the controls and see the
instrument and gauge panels.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the
ground speed control levers are locked in the neutral
position.
4. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
5. Disengage the parking brake and pivot the ground
speed control levers inward.
6. Move the levers evenly forward to travel forward.
Return them to the neutral position to stop. Note that
the further the levers are moved forward the faster
the tractor will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by returning the control levers to the
neutral position, pivoting the levers outward to lock
into the neutral position, engaging the parking brake,
and stopping the engine (see STOPPING THE
TRACTOR AND ENGINE).
NOTE: See the ZERO-TURN DRIVING PRACTICE sec-
tion on pages 14 & 15 for detailed instructions on driving
the tractor.
WARNING
If you do not understand how a specific control
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.
Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without
first becoming familiar with the location and
function of ALL controls.
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