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20 Section 5— operation
Engaging the PTO (Manual PTO tractors)
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST position.
2. Push the PTO handle forward into the engaged (ON)
position. See Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4
NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the
throttle is always in the FAST position. Operating with
the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to premature
battery wear and a poor quality cut.
3. To disengage the PTO, pull the PTO handle rearward into
the disengaged (OFF) position.
Mowing
WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is
free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects
that can be thrown by the rotating blades.
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass.
Premature wear and possible failure of the belt and PTO clutch
will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non-grassy area
before engaging the mower deck.
1. Mow up and down slopes, not across.
2. Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be
made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly
increases the chance of a roll over.
3. Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to
stop while driving up a slope, start up the slope smoothly
and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the
tractor over backward
4. Place the throttle into the FAST position and engage
the PTO.
5. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using
the deck lift handle.
6. Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot
until the desired speed is achieved.
NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the
mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut
quality. Control the ground speed with forward drive pedal.
7. When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or
stop before turning.
8. Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and
overlap approximately 3”.
9. Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a
previously cut strip.
10. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change
the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45°
for the next and each subsequent mowing.
WARNING! Be careful when crossing gravel paths
or driveways. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck
to the highest position before crossing.
NOTE: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a
grass surface, always:
• Make sure the drive pedals are in neutral.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Shut the engine off and remove the key.
• Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your
lawn ‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from your tractor’s
running engine.