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OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which carl result
nnsevere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor
or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
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 eng!ne
= Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position
and hokf
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idlewith the eng!ne running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas,
pletely, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher', etc.
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
ATTACHMENT
IGNITION CLUTCH SWITCH
KEY PUSHINTO PULL OUTTO
"DISENGAGE" "ENGAGE"
CHOKE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
LEVER
"BRAKE"
POSITION
RANGE
SHIFT
LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH/ POSITION GEARSHIFT
BRAKE HEIGHT LEVER
PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
"DRIVE" KNOB
POSITION
FIG. 6
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
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
ENGINE -
o _/Iove 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
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full throttle
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate
o Full throttle offers the best mower performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
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. 6)
The direction and speed of movement iscontrolled by the
gearshift lever
Start tractor with clutch/brake peda! depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position_
• Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi-
tion,
Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movemenL
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction
Turn knob clockwise (t_,_) to raise cutting height
= Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-1/4"
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed_
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mew often and after moderate growth.
° For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice_ Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height,
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