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15sectiOn 5 — OperatiOn
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.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and
place the throttle control in the FAST position.
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.
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage)
lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) 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.
1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and
let the pedal up.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always use
the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before
shifting.
1. To move forward, place the shift lever in the FORWARD
position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the
desired speed is achieved.
2. To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the REVERSE
position, check that the area behind is clear then slowly
depress the drive pedal.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE in the Important Safe Operation
Practices section of this manual to help determine slopes where
you may operate the tractor 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.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
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.
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary
to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and
carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor
over backward.
Setting The Cruise Control
1. Place the shift lever in the FORWARD position, then slowly
depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
2. Lightly depress the cruise control button.
3. While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your
foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the cruise latch
engage).
Once engaged, the cruise control button and the drive pedal
will lock in the “down” position, and the tractor will maintain the
same forward speed.
NOTE: Cruise control can not be engaged at the tractor’s
fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so,
the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal
mowing ground speed.
Disengage the cruise control using one of the following
methods:
1. Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control
and stop the tractor.
2. Lightly depress the drive pedal.
To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise
control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control
and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then place the shift
lever in the REVERSE position and depress the drive pedal.
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15sectiOn 5 — OperatiOn