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WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES)
IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake
and let the pedal up.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop
before shifting.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch-
brake pedal and positioning the speed control lever in
desired position.
IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use speed posi-
tions 1 or 2. Become completely familiar with the tractor’s
operation and controls before operating the tractor in
higher speed positions.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into
motion.
6. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little
difference between the highest two speeds until after the
belts have seated themselves into the pulleys during the
break-in period.
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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and
ground against the
engine. Thoroughly
inspect the machine for
any damage. Repair the
damage before restart-
ing and operating.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if
the interlock system is malfunctioning.
This system was designed for your safety
and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 8 of
this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disen-
gaged (OFF) position.
3. Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START posi
-
tion. After the engine starts, release the key. It will
return to the ON (or Normal Mowing) position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operat-
ing the tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture
and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the
engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-ces-
sive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged
(OFF) position, depressing the brake
pedal and engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended, also turn
the ignition key off and remove the key.
Always look down and behind before and
while backing up to avoid a back-over
accident.
WARNING
Do not leave the seat
of the tractor without
first placing the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever in
the disengaged (OFF)
position, depressing
the brake pedal and
engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the
tractor unattended, also
turn the ignition key off
and remove the key.
Avoid sudden starts,
ex-cessive speed and
sudden stops.
Always look down
and behind before
and while backing up
to avoid a back-over
accident.