The operation
of any tractor can
result in foreign
objects
thrown
int_
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
standard
safety glasses
ora_
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TOSET 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
wilt shut off the engine.
1. Depress brake pedal (B) altthewaydown
and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever (C) upand hold,
release pressure from brake pedal (B),
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position. Make
...........
sure parking brake will hold tractor se-
cure.
STOPPING
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch controito disengaged position (r_).
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control be-
tween half and full speed (fast) position, be-
fore stopping, may cause engine to "backfire",
• Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove keywhen
leavingtractorto prevent unauthorized use.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leavingthe ignitionswitch in
any position otherthan "STOP" will causethe
battery to discharge and go dead,
NOTE; Undercertain conditions when tractor
is standing idle with the engine running, hot
engine exhaust gases may cause "brown-
ing" 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 leaving
the operator'sposition,
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at fuI_speed (fast).
• Operating engine at tess than ful! speed
(fast) reduces engine's operating effi-
ciency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.
(1"_1)Attachment
(r_)
Attachment
ClutchControl
Clutch Control
"Engaged ....
Disengaged"
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal
al! the way down.
IMPORTANT: Forward and reverse drive
pedals return to neutral position when not
depressed.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control (D) between half and
full speed (fast) position.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement
is controlled by the forward and reverse
drive pedals.
1. Start tractor and release parking brake.
2, Slowiy depressforward (K) or reverse (L)
drive pedal to begin movement, Ground
speed increases the further down the
pedal is depressed.
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