illl................. OPERATI m,,ll,ll,lll,l,lll ,, ill i i ill , ,ill, 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 orperforming anyadjustments or repairs. We recommend awide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. i,i ii,ll,,llll ,i _ll i HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR _1 I'l'M'l'll'llll II 'l' ll'lll'_ ' L ill NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle 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. iA ............... ............ TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine° Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leav- I ing the operator's position; to empty I grass catcher, etc. I . Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position.
Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure,. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) Always operate engine at full throttle, I1'1!1'1' IU' !IL' II IIII II !!1 '11 !1,11 ,i I ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITRON "DISENGAGED" POSITION Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. IGNITION KEY ° Full throttle offersthe best bagging and mower perfor- manceo TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 8) THROTTLE/CHOKE PARKING CONTROL LEVER BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever. ° Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
GEAR- SHIFT LEVER Move gearshift lever to desired position. o Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement. IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WELLSHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE. "BRAKE" POSITION CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION PARKING BRAKE "DISENGAGED" POSITION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height° FIG, 8 Grasp lift lever. ° Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. STOPPING (See Fig.
8) MOWER BLADES - The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4",.The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed_ ° Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po- sition. GROUND DRIVE - Depress clutch/brake pedal into fult "BRAKE" position.. Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position ENGINE - Move throttle control to slow 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. 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° 13