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 operating your trac-
tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
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NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 10)cause browning of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
op er a tor to leave the seat without rst setting the parking CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
brake will shut off the engine. plete ly, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
" Depress clutch/brake pedal into full BRAKE position
grass catcher, etc.
and hold.
" Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and
re lease pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 10)
re main in BRAKE position. Make sure parking brake Always operate engine at full throttle.
will hold tractor secure.
" Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
THROTTLE/CHOKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
" Full throttle of fers the best bagging and mower per for -
CONTROL LEVERLEVER "ENGAGED"
POSITIONmance.
IGNITION
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
"BRAKE"KEY
POSITION(See Fig. 10)
"DIS EN GAGED"
01842POSITION MOTION The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
CONTROLmotion control lever.
LEVER
" Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
PARKING BRAKE" Release parking brake.
"ENGAGED"
CLUTCH/BRAKE HEIGHT POSITION" Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
PEDAL "DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT
PARKING BRAKE
POSITIONKNOB
"DISENGAGED" POSITIONTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
FIG. 10(See Fig. 10)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
STOPPING (See Fig. 10)
just ment knob in desired direction.
MOWER BLADES -
" Turn knob clockwise ( ) to raise cutting height.
" To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever
" Turn knob counterclockwise ( ) to lower cutting
to DIS EN GAGED po si tion.
height.
GROUND DRIVE -
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
" To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
full BRAKE position.
the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and
" Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT and types of grass being mowed.
RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/
" The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
ENGINE -
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
" Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
position.
" For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and in height should be mowed twice. Make the rst cut
full speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine relatively high; the second to desired height.
to back re.
" Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
un author ized use.off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
" Never use choke to stop engine.in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY conditions.
TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).
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