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STARTING THE ENGINE
turn the key off and wait a few minutes, then tryagain.
NOTE: The lawn tractor is equipped with a safety
starting system that requires the mower clutch
control lever to be in the disengaged position and
the clutch-brake pedal depressed all the way before
the starter will turn the engine.
After the engine starts, slowly move the choke and
throttle control lever to the "F AST" position.
Clutch-Brake Pedal
The following steps should be taken to start the
engine.
The combination clutch-brake pedal is used to
disengage the engine from the hydrostatic drive
and to actuate the brake to stop the tractor.
1. Be sure the speed control lever is in NEUTRAL.
Speed control lever will not return to neutral when
the clutch-brake pedal is depressed.
To disengage the clutch, and apply the brake, press
the pedal all the way down.
2. The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed all the
way down and the mower clutch lever must be in
the disengaged position to actuate the safety
starting switch.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Set the speed control lever in "NEUTRAL" and set
the mower clutch lever in the "OFF" positon to
disengage the mower. Allow the engine to idle a
few minutes before turning the ignition key to the
'OFF" position.
3.
Move the choke and throttle control lever to the
"Choke" position when the engine is cold. Little or
no choking is required when the engine is warm.
CAUTION! Remember -A careful
operator is the best insurance against an
accident. Know the controls and how to
stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR'SMANUAL.
4. Turn ignition key clockwise to the start position
and release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not
operate the starter more than 30 seconds at any
one time. If engine does not start within this time,
NOTE: To obtain the best service from the lawn
tractor, for the first few hours of operation avoid
rapid engagement of the mower clutch and main
drive clutch.
4.
Set the lift handle at the desired cutting height.
5. To start the lawn tractor in motion, move the
speed control lever forward to obtain the proper
speed to control the machine, and to obtain an
even cut. As conditions vary, this can best be
determined after you become familiar with the
tractor, type of grass, condition of the lawn,
climate, and individual preference, etc.
After starting the engine:
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and release the
brake lock, then release the clutch.
NOTE: It is recommended that to start the tractor
in motion and to change speed and direction, use
ON L Y the speed control handle. The clutch brake
pedal can be used to stop the machine, but
machine operates more effectively by engaging the
clutch with the speed control in neutral and then
move the speed control handle to put the machine
in motion.
2.
Set the throttle control on "FAST".
3. Engage the mower blades by moving the power
take-off control lever SLOWLY forward to the
"ON" position. To stop the mower pull the lever
back to the "a F F" position.
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