Operator`s manual

YoUr LaWn
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Tractor
WARNING
Keephandsand feet
awayfrom the dis-
charge opening of the
cuttingdeck.
Donot operate the
tractor if the interlock
system ismalfunction-
ing.This systemwas
designed for your
safety and protection.
if you strike aforeign
object, stop the
engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s)
and groundagainst
the engine. Thoroughly
inspectthe machine
for any damage. Repair
the damage before
restarting and operat-
ing.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeckby
placingthe deckliftleverinany of the sixdifferent
cuttingheightnotchesonthe rightsideof the fender.
2. Adjustthe deckwheels,if equipped,sothattheyare
betweenl_-inchandY2-inchabovethe groundwhen
thetractor is ona smooth,flat surfacesuchasa
driveway.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the discharge open-
ing ofthe cutting deck.
NOTE:Onmodelsso equipped,thedeckwheelsare an
anti-scalpfeatureof thedeckandare notdesignedto
supportthe weightof the cuttingdeck.
Referto Levelingthe Deckonpage20of this manual
for moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
,,__ WARNING" Do not operate the
tractor if the interlocksystem is
malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and
protection.
I G
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GO UPAND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS.
AVOIDSUDDENTURNS.
DO NOT OPERATETHEUNITWHEREIT COULDSLIPOR TIE
IF MACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S)AND
BACKDOWNHILLSLOWLY.
DO NOT MOWWHEN CHILDRENOROTHERSAREAROUND.
NEVERCARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITHBLADESOFR
LOOK DOWNANDBEHIND BEFOREAND WHILEBACKING.
KEEP SAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND SWITCHES)
IN PLACEAND WORKING.
REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULDBE THROWNBYTHE
BLADE(S).
KNOW LOCATIONAND FUNCTIONOF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S)AND ENGINEARE STOPPEDBEFORE
PLACING HANDSOR FEETNEAR BLADE(S).
BEFORE LEAVINGOPERATOR'SPOSITION,DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACETHE SHIFTLEVERIN NEUTRAL,ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK,SHUTENGINEOFF AND REMOVEKEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Stopping the Engine
NOTE:Referto the TRACTORSET-UPon page8 of
thismanualfor GasolineandOil fill-upinstructions.
1. Insertthe tractorkeyintothe ignitionswitch.
2. Placethe PTO(BladeEngage)leverinthe disen-
gaged(OFF)position.
3. Engagethetractor'sparkingbrake.
4. Activatethe chokecontrol.
5. Turnthe ignitionkeyclockwiseto the STARTposi-
tion.Afterthe enginestarts,releasethe key.Itwill
returnto the ONposition.
IMPORTANT:DoNOTholdthe keyin the START
positionfor longerthanten secondsat a time.Doingso
maycausedamageto yourengine'selectricstarter.
6. Afterthe enginestarts,deactivatethe chokecontrol
andplacethe throttlecontrolinthe FASTposition.
__ ARNING: if you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug wire(s) and
ground against the engine. Thor-
oughly inspectthe machine for
any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating
1. If the bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade
Engage)leverinthe disengaged(OFF)position.
2. Turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto the STOP
position.
3. Removethe keyfromthe ignitionswitchto prevent
unintendedstarting.
NOTE:Do NOTleavethe chokecontrolonwhile operat-
ingthe tractor.Doingsowill resultina "rich"fuelmixture
andcausethe engineto runpoorly.
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