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The
operatiorl
of any
tractor
can
result
in foreign
obieets
thrown
im'°_to the eyes_
which
ea_ss
resutt
in severe
eye damage°
AJways
wear
safety
g_asses
or eye shields
while
operating
}_eu_Y
tractor
or performing
any adiustments
or repaks_
We recommend
a wide
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safety
mask
over
the spectacles
or standard
safety
g]asseso
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
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
_perator 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 "ENGAGED" position and
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remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hoJd tractor secure.
A_ACHMENT
CLUTCH
THBOTTL_
LEVER "ENGAGED"
CHOKE
POSIT_ON
C(
CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL
"DRIVE'POSIT_ON
"DmSENGAGED _*
POSKmON
"HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 8
STOPPING
(See Fig. 8}
MOWER BLADES -
o
Move attachment clutch tever to "DISENGAGED"
po-
sition
GROUND DR_VE -_
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Depress dutch/brake
pedal into f@I"BRAKE" position.
Move gearshift
bver to neutr@ (N) position.
ENGINE o
o
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".
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Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
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Never use choke to stop engine
NOTE:
Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idb 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.
CAUTION:
Always
stop tractor' come
p_etety_as described above_ before teared
ing the operator;s
position_
to empty
grass catcher0 et¢o
TO USE THRO_LE
CONTROL
(See FiG 8}
A_ways operate engine at fur throttle.
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Operating engine at tess than futl throttle reduces the
batte@ charging rate.
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F@ithrottie offers the best bagging and mower pealer ....
mance,
TO N_OVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See
Fig, 8}
The direction and speed of moveme@ is controlled by the
gearshift
lever.
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Start tractor with dutch/brake
pedat depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) _' ,' o,._
o
Move gearshift lever to desired
position.
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Slowly release clutch/brake
pedat to sta_ movement.
_t_PORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SH_FTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST
_OWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
o
Turn knob clockwise (f_-_) to raise cutting height.
o
Turn knob counterclockwise
(_y)to
tower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2" to 4L 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 af grass being mowed
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The average _awnshould be cut to appraximate_y 2d/2
nches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months
For he@thief and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
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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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