OPERATION _,, i ill _,,.,,_, _ i i nil ...... ............ .i ,,,u,,,lll, i, . 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 awide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing {dfe with 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. & TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
7) = Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold, Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and release pressurefrom clutch!brake pedal Pedalshould remain in "BRAKE" position, Make sure parking brake wilt hold vehicle secure. CAUTION: Always stop tractor corn- I pletely, as described above, before leav- I ing the operator s position; to empty | grass catcher, etc. ................ I ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION "DISENGAGED =' POSITION TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7) Always operate engine at full throttle.
IGNITION KEY ° Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate,, = Fullthrottleoffersthe best bagging and mower perfor- mance. CONTROL LEVER PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) The direction and speed of movement is controlledby the gearshift tever. GEAR. SHIFT LEVER ° Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,, = Move gearshift lever to desired position. = S!owly release clutch/brake pedal to start movemenL IMPORTANT; BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS.
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE, "BRAKE" POSITION CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE"POSITEON PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED"POSITION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) The posftion of the attachment lift fever determines the cutting height. FIG. 7 STOPPING (See Fig.
7) MOWER BLADES - Grasp lift lever, ° Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position_ Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po- sition_ GROUND DRIVE The cutting height range is approximately t-1/2 to 4",, The heightsare measured from the ground tothe blade tipwith the engine not runnfng These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. o Depress clutch/brakepedal into fu{I"BRAKE" position. ° Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position° ENGINE - The average lawn should be cut to approximately 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 second to desired height. ° Move throttle control to slow (,,=_) position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (-tl) 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,, 11