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STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: Before starting, read warm and cold starting
procedures below.
1. The operator must be seated.
2. Travel-Steering Control levers must be in the
"NEUTRAL-LOCK" position.
3. The PTO Switch must be in the "OFF" position.
4. For 2048 - If the engine is cold, apply choke. For
1742 - Place Throttle/Choke control in Choke
position. See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
5. Set throttle to proper starting position (2048 only).
See Engine Manual.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the "START"
position. Release the key when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: Do not run starter continuously for more
than fifteen seconds. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, move throttle control to "FAST"
position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still
does not start, move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry. If engine still does not start,
refer to Troubleshooting.
7. After the engine starts, allow it to run for about 10
seconds with choke engaged. Disengage choke
slowly.
8. Set throttle to "Fast" position.
9. Wait until the engine is running smoothly before
operating unit.
Warm Weather Starting (50˚F and above)
1. After engine starts, let it run with choke engaged
for about 10 seconds.
2. Disengage the choke and move the throttle slowly
to the fast position (2048). Move the
Throttle/Choke control to the fast position (1742).
3. The attachments and ground drive should now
operate. If they do not, allow engine to warm up
for one minute.
Cold Weather Starting (50˚F and below)
1. When the engine starts, allow engine to run with
the throttle in the choke position until the engine
runs roughly.
2. Move the throttle control to the fast position
(2048). Move the Throttle/Choke control to the
fast position (1742). This may require an engine
warm-up period from several seconds to several
minutes, depending on the temperature.
3. Do not engage attachment during the warm-up
period.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. With both Travel-Steering Control Levers pulled
back to centered (neutral) position, bring unit to a
complete stop on level ground.
2. Put PTO in the "OFF" position.
3. Move the Throttle Lever to "SLOW" position and
let unit idle for 30 seconds.
4. Turn Ignition Key to the "OFF" position.
5. Engage the Parking Brake.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence
sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave
the seat with the engine running, the PTO Switch
engaged, or a Steering Control Lever out of the Neutral
Lock Position will shut off the engine.
Speed
Move one or both Travel-Steering Control Lever(s)
forward or backward SLOWLY until you learn how to
operate the unit properly. The further you move the
levers, the faster the unit will travel.
NOTE: This unit is designed to be highly maneuverable
and responds quickly to movement of the
Travel-Steering Control Levers. Practice operation of
the controls in a flat open area until you are
comfortable with their operation. ALWAYS start and
backup slowly, and make turns with caution.
To mow with the unit:
1. With mower engine OFF, adjust deck to desired
height of cut.
For the 42" deck, be sure to adjust the height of
the anti-scalp rollers to the correct height. See
Adjustments.
2. Start the mower engine.
3. Move Throttle Lever to about half speed.
4. Pull PTO Switch to the "ON" position to engage
the mower.
5. Move the Throttle Lever forward to full engine
speed.
6. Move Travel-Steering Control Levers forward to
mow.
IMPORTANT: NEVER engage the PTO if the mower is
plugged with grass or other material. This may cause
damage to the PTO belt.
7. TO STOP MOWER BLADES – disengage PTO
Switch.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without
either the entire grass catcher on mowers so
equipped, or the discharge guard in place.
WARNING: DO NOT operate at too fast a
rate. Sudden forward or backward movement
in Travel-Steering Control Lever(s) at fast
speeds can cause accidents resulting in injury
or death.