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OPERATION
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend awide
vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
= Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold,
Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" position and
release pressurefrom clutch!brake pedal Pedalshould
remain in"BRAKE" position, Make sure parkingbrake
wilt hold vehicle secure.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
"DISENGAGED ='
POSITION
IGNITION
KEY
CONTROLLEVER PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
GEAR.
SHIFT
LEVER
"BRAKE"
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE"POSITEON
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED"POSITION
FIG. 7
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES -
• Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po-
sition_
GROUND DRIVE
o Depress clutch/brakepedal intofu{I"BRAKE" position.
° Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position°
ENGINE -
° Move throttle control to slow (,,=_) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (-tl)
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,,
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
{dfewith the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor corn- I
pletely, as described above, before leav- I
ing the operator s position; to empty |
grass catcher, etc. ................ I
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
° Operating engine at lessthan full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate,,
= Fullthrottleoffersthe best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlledby the
gearshift tever.
° Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,,
= Move gearshift lever to desired position.
= S!owlyrelease 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 posftion of the attachment lift fever determines the
cuttingheight.
• Grasp lift lever,
° Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired
position_
The cutting height range is approximately t-1/2 to 4",,The
heightsare measured from the ground tothe blade tipwith
the engine not runnfng These heights are approximate
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, mow 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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