OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)
You rtractor isequipped withan operator presence sensing
switch. When engine isrunning,anyattempt bytheoperator
to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will
shut offthe engine.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position
and hold.
• Place parkingbrake lever in"ENGAGED" positionand
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshould
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
willholdtractor secure.
A'n'ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
=ENGAGED" POSITION
THROTTL_CHOKE_'--_
CONTROL LEVER
IGNITION KEY
'DISENGAGED"
POSITION
_ARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
SEARSHIFT
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE" POS_ION
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
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STOPPING (See Fig. 5)
MOWER BLADES-
• TOstopmower blades,move attachment clutchlever to
"DISENGAGED" position.
GROUND DRIVE-
• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE-
• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttlecontroltoslow position and
allowing engine toidlebefore stopping maycause 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.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor isstanding
idlewiththe engine running, hotengine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" ofgrass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractoron grass areas.
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- I
pletely, as described above, before
leaving the operator's position; to
empty grass catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)
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. 5)
The direction and speed of movement iscontrolled bythe
gearshift lever.
• 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.FAILURETO DO
SOWlLL SHORTENTHE USEFULLIFEOFYOURTRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 5)
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 tothe blade tipwith
the engine notrunning. These heightsareapproximate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height ofgrass
and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should becut t_)approximately2-1/2
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 height.
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