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SECTION 7: OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check the oil level and add if necessary. Service
the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your
tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil;
however you must check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The purpose
of the safety interlock system is to prevent the
engine from cranking or starting unless the clutch-
brake pedal is depressed and the lift lever is in the
BLADES STOP position. In addition, the lift lever
must be in the BLADES STOP 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 and/or without setting the parking brake,
the engine will shut off.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if
the interlock system is malfunctioning
because it is a safety device, designed for
protection.
1. Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the
parking brake.
3. Place the hydrostatic control lever in the
NEUTRAL (N) position.
4. Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
5. Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may
not require choking).
6. Turn the ignition key to the right to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the
key. It will return to the ON position.
NOTE:
Protect the starter’s life by using short
starting cycles of several seconds. Cranking more
than 15 seconds per minute can damage the starter
motor.
7. Push choke knob in gradually. Move the 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 starting.
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 mower.
NOTE:
If any problems are encountered, refer to
the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 22.
OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR
1. Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate the cutting
blades.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal while pushing
down on the parking brake knob 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 lever,
the faster you will travel.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD
SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP
BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS
ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE
BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS,
AND SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN
BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL
CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE
STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET
NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION,
DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT
LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK,
SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING