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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR 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 TO SET PARKING BRAKE 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. Place parking brake lever in "EN- GAGED" position and release pres- sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. 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.
_iCAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Attachment Clutch Lever "Position Throttle/Choke Pedal Brake "Engaged" Position Position Always operate engine at full throttle. Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate. Full throttle offers the best bagg!ng and mower performance. "Disengaged" Position Position Lever TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD STOPPING 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, 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 MOWER BLADES - To stop mower blades,move attach- ment clutch lever 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- life of your transaxle. 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". 13