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Placethe shift lever in one of the two forward
positions (LOW or HIGH), or in REVERSE. Place
the speed control lever in desired position. Use first
speed position when operating the tractor for the
first time.
,_ WARNING: Look to the rear of the tractor
and check for obstructions before backing up.
• Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal. Release clutch-brake pedal
slowly to put unit into motion.
• The tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal.
• The cutting blades (or other attachment) may be
engaged while the tractor is moving or standing still.
DO NOT engage the cutting blades abruptly as the
sudden belt tension on the pulley may cause the
engine to stall.
,_ WARNING: Keep feet and hands away
from the discharge opening, the blades or any
part of the deck.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be
little difference between the highest two speeds until
after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys
during the break-in period. Be certain to change oil in
the crankcase after the first 5 hours of operation.
• Be sure that the lawn is clear ofstones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage tractor or
engine. For best results, do not mow when lawn is
too wet.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator's
position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the shift lever in neutral, engage
the parking brake, shut engine offand remove
the key.
• When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc.,
follow the instructionsabove. This procedure will
also eliminate "browning" the grass, which is
caused by hot exhaust gases from a running
engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in sixth or seventh
speed, or if unit willnot operate with speed control lever
in first or second speed position, proceed as follows.
• Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
• Restart engine.
• Place speed control lever in highest speed position.
• Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
• Depress clutch-brake pedal.
• Place speed control lever in desired position.
• Place shift lever in one of the forward positions
(HIGH or LOW) or REVERSE, and follow normal
operating procedures.
High-LowTransmissionRanges
HIGH range position isfor normal load conditions, such
as mowing or transporting.
LOW range position is for situations which require more
torque when the tractor is used under high load
conditions, such as tilling, snow removal or hauling
heavy loads.
GrassCollector
GRASS COLLECTOR Model OEM-190-083 is
available as optional equipment for tractors with 46"
mowing decks.
,_ WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher or
chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage, grass bag material is
subject to wear, and should be checked periodically. Be
sure to use only factory authorized replacement bag.
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