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5. Before leaving the mower, always lower
wing mowers so that when exiting the
mower and stepping on the non-skid
pads of the wing mowers, it will not put
excessive strain on the lift mechanism.
6. Operate at speeds which allow you to
have complete control of the tractor and
allow you to stop the tractor or
maneuver safely in case of an
emergency. It is recommended that you
adjust the Speed Control (7, Figure 1) to
maintain a constant pedal
position/speed and reduce the operator
fatigue.
7. To obtain maximum mower life, the
operator must use discretion when
mowing near gravel areas (roadway,
parking areas, cart paths etc.). By
operating too close to overlapping gravel
areas, stones maybe picked up by the
mower and forced between bedknife
and reel, causing wear and serious
damage to the cutting unit.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Open the fuel tank shut off valve (1,
Figure 4) (located by the fuel tank) on
the fuel line by turning knob
counterclockwise.
2. Sit in operator’s seat.
3. Place reel control switch in the “Off”
position.
4. Place the traction pedal in “Neutral”
position.
5. Pull choke control out and move throttle
control lever to mid position.
6. Engage parking brake.
7. Insert ignition key, turn clockwise to
“start” position, and release key when
engine starts. Do not hold key in “start”
position for more than 30 seconds or
damage to the starter may result. If
engine does not start within this time,
release the key and wait for a few
minutes before trying again.
8. Push choke control in as engine warms
up (or immediately if engine is warm).
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
1. Position throttle at full throttle or slightly
less for optimum power and reel speed.
2. Release parking brake (9, Figure 1).
3. Moving forward: Push the toe of the
traction pedal forward with the ball of
your foot to increase the forward speed.
4. Moving backward: Push the heel of the
traction pedal in with the heel of your
foot to increase the reverse speed.
5. To return traction pedal to neutral, rock
pedal with foot until pedal stops. The
pedal will stay in neutral when you
remove your foot.
MOWING OPERATION
1. Check the turf area for debris that would
cause damage to the reels. Never
operate the mowers when they are not
cutting grass, as excessive friction and
heat will develop between the bedknife
and reel, which will damage the cutting
edge.
2. When cutting large areas, the most
satisfactory method is to first cut the
outer area and then mow clockwise
toward the center. The next time you cut,
it is advised that you mow in the
opposite direction to prevent grass
matting.
3. Cutting speeds are governed by
conditions of turf, type of terrain, and
obstacles to be encountered. Operate
tractor at slow speeds when turning.
Figure 4
DANGER: To avoid possible loss of
control and/or serious bodily injury,
avoid abrupt changes in the traction
pedal position. Reduce speed on
slopes, rough terrain, and in sharp
turns to prevent tipping or loss of
control.