Stopping The Engine; Driving The Tractor - Troy-Bilt 26J Mini-Rider Manual Del Operador

Stopping the Engine

WARNING!
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating.
1. If the blade is engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever
in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Place the throttle/choke control near the SLOW position.
3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.

Driving The Tractor

WARNING!
Avoid sudden starts, excessive 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
clutch-brake pedal and engaging the parking brake.
If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
WARNING!
Always look down and behind before
and while backing up to avoid a back-over accident.
1. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE
position.
3. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed
control lever out of the parking brake position and into the
desired speed setting.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion.
6. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always use the
clutch-brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before
shifting.
IMPORTANT:
First-time operators should use speed positions 1
or 2. Become completely familiar with the tractor's operation and
controls before operating the tractor in higher speed positions.
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.
WARNING!
Before leaving the operator's position
for any reason, disengage the blade, place the shift
lever in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut
engine off and remove the key.
IMPORTANT:
When stopping the tractor for any reason while
on a grass surface, always:
1. Place the shift lever into neutral.
2. Engage the parking brake,
3. Shut the engine off and remove the key. Doing so will
minimize the possibility of having your lawn ''browned'' by
hot exhaust from your tractor's running engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit will
not operate with speed control lever in a low speed position,
proceed as follows:
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in highest speed position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired position.
7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or REVERSE, and follow
normal operating procedures.
Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to maneuver in reverse with the blade (PTO)
engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous
page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Figure 5-1.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
Figure 5-1
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Figure 5-1.
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
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