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STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The I:urpose of
the safety interlock system is to prevent tl_e engine
from cranking or starting unless the clutoh-bu ake pedal
is depressed and the lift lever is in the BLA3ES OFF
position. In addition, the lift lever must I_e in the
BLADES OFF position when the unit is put into
reverse or the engine will shut off. If the operator
leaves the seat with the lift lever engaged ar d/or with-
out setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.
_bb ARNING: Do not operate the l ractor if
the interlock system is malfurctioning
because it is a safety device, desi gned for
protection.
1. Place the lift lever in the BLADES OFF p3sition.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park-
ing brake.
3. Place the hydrostatic control lever in the
NEUTRAL (N) position.
4. Set the throttle control in the FAST positi )n.
5. Pull out the choke control (a warm engine; may not
require choking).
6. Turn the ignition key to the right to th._ START
position. After the engine starts, release he key. It
will return to the ON position.
NOTE; Protect the starter life by using shot t starting
cycles of several seconds. Cranking more than 15
seconds per minute can damage the starter r_otor.
7. Push choke knob in gradually. Move th._ throttle
control to desired engine speed.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental startinc.
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the rTower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, ret_r to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 17.
OPERATINGTHE LAWN TRACTOR
1. Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate thl; cutting
blades.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal so the parking
brake is released, and then release the, clutch-
brake pedal.
3. Place the hydrostatic control lever in either the
FORWARD or REVERSE position. The farther
forward you move the hydrostatic control I;ver, the
faster you will travel.
WARNING: Look to the rear before back-
ing up.
To stop the lawn tractor, pull the hydrostatic control
lever into NEUTRAL (N) or depress the clutch-brake
pedal.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn tractor or
engine. For best results and to insure more even grass
distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator's
_b) position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the hydrostatic control lever
in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut
engine off and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc., fol-
low the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate "browning" the grass, which is caused by hot
exhaust gases from a running engine.
GRASS COLLECTORAVAILABLE
Grass Collector Model 190-063-000 is available as
optional equipment for lawn tractors with 38" and 42"
decks. Grass Collector Model 190-103-000 is available
for lawn tractors with 46" decks.
,_ WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to
use only factory authorized replacement bag.
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ADJUSTMENTS
_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wires and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments,
repairs or maintenance.
SEATADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four
screws on the bottom of the seat. See figure 2. Slide
the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the
four screws.
HYDROSTATICNEUTRAL CONTROLADJUSTMENT
The hydrostatic transmission control is in correct
adjustment when the tractor does not move with the
engine running, the clutch engaged and the hydro-
static control lever in the neutral position.