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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor
and while moving. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety
glasses.
SAFETY GLASSES
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.9)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position
and hold.
• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9 and 10)
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever 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 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 certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Figs. 9 and 10)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL “BRAKE”
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER “ENGAGED”
PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”
“DISENGAGED”
“DISENGAGED”
FIG. 9
IGNITION
SWITCH
GEAR SHIFT
THROTTLE/
CHOKE
CONTROL
FIG. 10
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See
Fig. 11)
The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height. The position of the attachment lift lever can
be adjusted by moving the height adjustment knob to
desired position.
• With lift lever back and locked in highest position, pull
out the adjustment knob and move to desired position.
• Move attachment lift lever out and forward to adjust-
ment knob.
The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 3-1/2''. The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Move gearshift lever to desired position.
• 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.