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 pe_orminganyadjustme_s or repaizs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask
for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)
• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull"BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parkingbrake lever in"ENGAGED"position and
release pre,ssure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in BRAKE position. Makesure parking brake
will hold vehicle secure.
ATTACHMENT "DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH POSITION
SWITCH
POSITION
IGNITION
CHOKE
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL "BRAKE"
POSITION r_
"DRIVE"' "<"_
POSITION
THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
_ PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
"DISENGAGED"
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
RANGE
SHIFT
LEVER
FIG. 9
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
MOWER BLADES -
• Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"
position,
GROUND DRIVE -
• Depress clutch/brake pedalinto fuII"BRAKE" position°
• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttIe control to sIow ('_) position.,
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (,_)
position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may
cause engine to "backfire",
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use,
• Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor isstanding
idlewith the engine running,hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" 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 leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)
Use choke control whenever you are starting acold engine_
Do not use to start a warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob into disengage.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate,_
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance_
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig, 9)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift leven
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Move gearshift lever to desired position_
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to 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 CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig, 9)
The cutting height iscontrolled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (F_) to raise cutting height.
• Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-1/4".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running° These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being mowed_
° Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2-1/2
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 second to desired heighL
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