MTD Shift-On-The-Go 760 Manual Del Operador página 16

WARNING
if you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark
plugwire(s) and
ground against the
engine.Thoroughly
inspectthe machine for
any damage. Repair the
damage before restart-
ing and operating.
Avoid sudden starts,
ex-cessive speed and
sudden stops.
Do not leavethe seat
of the tractor without
first placingthe PTO
(Blade Engage)lever in
the disengaged (OFF)
position, depressing
the brake pedal and
engagingthe parking
brake. If leaving the
tractor unattended, also
turn the ignitionkey off
and remove the key.
Always look down
and behind before
and while backing up
to avoid a back-over
Starting the Engine
_ ARNING:Do not operate the tractor if
the interlock system is malfunctioning.
This system was designed for your safety
and protection.
NOTE:Referto the TRACTORSET=UP on page8 of
this manualfor Gasolineand Oil fill-upinstructions.
1. Insertthe tractorkey intothe ignitionswitch.
2. Placethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverin the disen-
gaged(OFF) position.
3. Engagethetractor'sparkingbrake.
4. Activatethe chokecontrol.
5. Turnthe ignitionkey clockwiseto the STARTposi-
tion. Afterthe engine starts,releasethe key.It will
returnto the ON(or NormalMowing)position.
IMPORTANT:DoNOThold the key in the START
positionfor longerthanten secondsat a time. Doingso
maycause damageto yourengine'selectricstarter.
6. Afterthe engine starts,deactivatethe chokecontrol
and placethe throttlecontrol in the FASTposition.
NOTE:Do NOTleavethe chokecontrolon while operat-
ing the tractor.Doingsowill result in a "rich" fuelmixture
and causethe engineto run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
_ ARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the
engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating
1. If the bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade
Engage)leverin the disengaged(OFF)position.
2. Turnthe ignitionkey counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Removethe keyfrom the ignitionswitch to prevent
unintendedstarting.
Driving The Tractor
_ WARNING:Avoid sudden starts, ex-ces-
sive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged
(OFF)position, depressing the brake
pedal and engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended, also turn
the ignition key off and remove the key.
Always look down and behind before and
while backing up to avoid a back-over
accident.
WA I
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GO UPAND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS.
AVOIDSUDDENTURNS.
DO NOT OPERATETHE UNITWHERE IT COULDSLIP OR TIR
IF MACHINE STOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY.
DO NOT MOWWHEN CHILDRENOROTHERS AREAROUND.
NEVER CARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITH BLADESOFR
LOOK DOWNAND BEHIND BEFOREAND WHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND SWITCHES)
IN PLACEAND WORKING.
REMOVEOBJECTSTHAT COULDBE THROWNBYTHE
BLADE(S).
KNOW LOCATIONAND FUNCTIONOF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINEARE STOPPEDBEFORE
PLACING HANDSOR FEETNEAR BLADE(S).
BEFORE LEAVINGOPERATOR'SPOSITION,DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACETHE SHIFT LEVERIN NEUTRAL,ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINEOFF AND REMOVEKEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1. Depressthe brakepedalto releasethe parkingbrake
and let the pedal up.
2. Movethe throttleleverintothe FAST(rabbit)position.
3. Placethe shift leverin eitherthe FORWARD or
REVERSEposition.
IMPORTANT:Do NOTusethe shift leverto changethe
directionof travelwhenthe tractoris in motion.Always
use the brakepedal to bring thetractorto a completestop
beforeshifting.
4. Releasethe parkingbrakebydepressingthe clutch-
brakepedaland positioning the speedcontrol leverin
desiredposition.
IMPORTANT:First-timeoperatorsshoulduse speedposi-
tions 1 or 2. Becomecompletelyfamiliarwith the tractor's
operationand controlsbeforeoperatingthetractorin
higher speedpositions.
.
6.
Releaseclutch-brake pedal slowlyto put unitinto
motion.
The lawntractoris broughtto a stop by depressing the
clutch-brakepedal.
NOTE:Whenoperatingthe unitinitially,therewill be little
differencebetweenthe highesttwo speedsuntilafter the
belts haveseatedthemselvesintothe pulleysduringthe
break-inperiod.
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