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• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
• Place the PTO knob (or lever) in the disengaged
(Blade Stop) position.
• Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
• Move the throttle control lever into the FAST
(rabbit), or CHOKE position, if so equipped.
• Pull out the choke control knob, if so equipped. A
warm engine may not require choking.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the 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.
NOTE: If starting problems are encountered, refer to
the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual.
• After the engine starts, deactivate the choke
control.
NOTE: 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.
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 PTO/Blade
Engage knob (or lever) in the disengaged (Blade
Stop) position.
• Move the throttle control into the SLOW position
and allow the engine to “idle down” for ten seconds,
then turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE
To engage the parking brake:
• Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there while
gently pushing the parking brake button inward.
• Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
• Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
To disengage the parking brake:
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-
cessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO knob (or
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.
• Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the
parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST
(rabbit) position.
• To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper
portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired
speed is achieved. See Figure 9.
• To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind
is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the
drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel)
until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 9.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
bring the tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the
drive pedal from forward to reverse or vice versa.
Figure 9
DRIVING ON SLOPES
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a
slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The
tractor could overturn and cause serious
injury.
• Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
Brake Pedal
Drive Pedal