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
standard
safety glasses
or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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 bythe operator to leave
the seat without first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake
pedal (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Putt parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal
(B), then release parking brake lever. Ped-
al should remain in brake position. Ensure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
* Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
* Never use choke to stop engine.
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 THROTTLE
CONTROL (D)
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.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
* To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch control to disengaged position (t_l).
(1_'1) Attachment
(1_)
Attachment
Clutch Control
Clutch Control
"Engaged ....
Disengaged"
GROUND DRIVE -
* To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal
all the way down.
* Move motion control leverto neutral posi-
tion.
ENGINE -
* Movethrottle control (D) between half and
full speed (fast) position.
NOTE:
Failure to move
throttle
control
between half and full speed (fast) posi-
tion, before stopping,
may cause engine
to "backfire".
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BAC KWAR D
The direction and speed of movement
is
controlled by the motion control lever. (J)
1. Start tractor with motion control lever in
neutral position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Slowly move
motion control
lever to
desired position.
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