OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op-
erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORPOSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 10)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may
op er a tor to leave the seat without rst setting the parking cause browning of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
brake will shut off the engine. ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
" Depress clutch/brake pedal into full BRAKE position
and hold.CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
plete ly, as described above, before leav-
" Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and
ing the operator's position; to empty
re lease pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should grass catcher, etc.
re main in BRAKE position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
PARKING BRAKEATTACHMENT Always operate engine at full throttle.
"ENGAGED"CLUTCH SWITCH
POSITION"ENGAGED" " Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
CHOKE "DIS EN GAGED"battery charging rate.
POSITION
CONTROL POSITION
" Full throttle of fers the best bagging and mower per for -
mance.
THROTTLE TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
LEVERDo not use to start a warm engine.
"BRAKE"02149
IGNITION MOTION " To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
KEYCONTROLPOSITIONknob in to disengage.
LEVER
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See
PARKING BRAKE Fig. 10)
"DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH/BRAKE HEIGHT POSITIONThe direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
PEDAL "DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT motion control lever.
POSITIONKNOB" Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
FIG. 10position.
" Release parking brake.
STOPPING (See Fig. 10)
" Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
MOWER BLADES -
" To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See
to DIS EN GAGED po si tion.Fig. 10)
GROUND DRIVE -The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
" To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into just ment knob in desired direction.
full BRAKE position.." Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height.
" Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position." Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT height.
RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and ENGINE -
" Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
position.and types of grass being mowed.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and " The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
full speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
to back re.during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth." Turn ignition key to ?STOP? position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent " For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches
un author ized use.in height should be mowed twice. Make the rst cut
" Never use choke to stop engine.relatively high; the second to desired height.
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