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• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor’s seat with the deck engagement/
lift lever in ANY position other than BLADES STOP.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the deck
engagement/lift lever is moved out of the BLADES
STOP position with the shift lever in R (reverse).
Before Starting Engine
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before 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.
• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
• Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the
BLADES STOP position.
• Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
• Activate the choke control.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON 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.
• After the engine starts, move the throttle control
into the FAST position.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT leave the choke control on while
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
NOTE: If Starting problems are encountered, refer to
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE on page 23.
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
• If the blades are engaged, place the deck
engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP
position.
• Depress the clutch-brake pedal to bring the tractor
to a complete stop.
• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
• Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Operating The Lawn Tractor
WARNING: Always look down and behind
before and while backing up to avoid a back-
over accident.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator’s
position. Always place the deck engagement/
lift lever in the BLADES STOP position, shift
into neutral, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
• Move throttle control lever to full throttle.
NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle
control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most
efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments.
• Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
• 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
positions 1 or 2. Become completely familiar with the
tractor’s operation and controls before operating the
tractor in higher speed positions.
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
PARKING BRAKE, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL