The operation
of any tractor
can
result in foreign
objects
thrown
into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage.
Always
wear safety
glasses
or eye shields
while operating
your tractor
or performing
any
adjustments
or repairs.
We recommend
a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles
or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING
BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped
with an operator
presence sensing
switch.
When engine is
running, any attempt by the operatorto leave
the seat without first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress
clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold.
2.
Pull parking brake lever up and release
pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal
should remain in brake position.
Make
sure parking brake will hold tractor secure
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STOPPING
MOWER
BLADES
-
• To stop mower blades,
move attachment
clutch lever to disengaged
position,
GROUND
DRIVE
-
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
• Move gearshift
lever to neutral
(N) po-
sition.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control between
half and full
speed
(fast) position,
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle
control
be-
tween half and full speed (fast) position,
be-
fore stopping,
may cause engine to "backfire".
• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and re-
move key. Always remove key when leav-
ing tractor
to prevent
unauthorized
use.
IMPORTANT:
Leaving the ignition switch in
any position
other than "STOP"
will cause
the battery to discharge
and go dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions
when tractor
is standing
idle with the engine running,
hot
engine
exhaust
gases
may cause
"brown-
ing" of grass.
To eliminate
this possibility,
always
stop engine
when
stopping
tractor
on grass areas,
_,CAUTION:
Always
stop tractor
com-
pletely, as described
above,
before leaving
the operator's
position.
TO USE THRO'I-FLE
CONTROL
Always
operate
engine at full speed
(fast),
• Operating
engine
at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating efficiency,
• Full speed
(fast) offers
the best mower
performance.
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
The
direction
and speed
of movement
is
controlled
by the gearshift
lever.
1. Start
tractor
with
clutch/brake
pedal
depressed
and gearshift
lever in neutral
(N) position.
2.
Move gearshift
lever to desired
position.
3.
Slowly release clutch/brake
pedalto
start
movement.
IMPORTANT:
Bring tractor
to a complete
stop
before
shifting
or changing
gears.
Failure to do so will shorten
the useful
life
of your transaxle.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CU'l-rlNG
HEIGHT
The
position
of the
attachment
lift lever
determines
the cutting
height.
• Grasp
lift lever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move lever
to desired
position.
The cutting
height
range is approximately
1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured
from
the ground to the blade tip with the engine
not running.
These heights are approximate
and may vary depending
upon soil condi-
tions,
height
of grass
and types
of grass
being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cutto approxi-
mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season
and to over 3 inches
during hot months.
For healthier
and better
looking
lawns,
mow
often and after
moderate
growth.
• For best cutting
performance,
grass over
6 inches in height should be mowed twice,
Make the first cut relatively
high; the sec-
ond to desired
height.
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