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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
while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom-
mend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
SAFETY GLASSES
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
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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.
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 per-
formance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
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
(See Fig. 10)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.
• 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.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 10)
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. 10)
MOWER BLADES -
• Move attachment clutch switch to “DISENGAGED”
position.
GROUND DRIVE -
• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position.
• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
FIG. 10
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
SWITCH PULL-OUT
TO "ENGAGED"
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
CHOKE CONTROL
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "DRIVE"
POSITION
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
"BRAKE"
POSITION
IGNITION
KEY
PUSH-IN TO
"DISENGAGED"