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B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR
The deck lift indicator marks the position being used
for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired,
press the indicator lever outward, move it to the posi-
tion immediately below the lift lever and release the
indicator lever. See figure 12.
C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever which gives
the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indi-
cator so that the lift lever can be returned to the
same position after it is raised.
2. Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the
wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the ground.
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FIGURE 12.
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Lever
Lift Indicator
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OPERATION
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GOUPANDDOWN SLOPES,NOTACROSS.• AVOIDSUDDENTURNS.
DO NOTOPERATETHEUNIT WHEREIT COULDSLIP OR TIP.
IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
DO NOTMOWWHEN CHILDRENOR OTHERSAREAROUND.
NEVERCARRYCHILDREN.
LOOK DOWNANDBEHINDBEFOREANDWHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACEANDWORKING.
REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULDBETHROWN BYTHEBLADE(S).
KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINEARE STOPPEDBEFOREPLACING
HANDSOR FEETNEARBLADE(S).
BEFORELEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGEBLADE(S),
PLACETHE SHIFT LEVERIN NEUTRAL,ENGAGEBRAKELOCK,SHUT
ENGINEOFFAND REMOVEKEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GASAND OIL FILL-UP
Check the oil level and add if necessary. Service
the engine with gasoline as instructed in the sepa-
rate engine manual packed with your tractor.
Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; how-
ever you must check the oil level before operating.
Be careful not to overfill.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is
hot.
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 disen-
gaged position. In addition, the lift lever must be in the
disengaged 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 DISENGAGED position.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park-
ing brake.
3. Place the hydrostatic control lever in the NEU-
TRAL (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 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.