Use and Care Manual

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MT200 LAWN TRACTOR
NOTICE: Always use the brake pedal to bring the mower
to a complete stop before shifting.
NOTICE: Do not use the brake pedal to control the travel
speed of the mower. Doing so will result in premature
wear of drive belt.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to shift gears when the mower is
in motion. Serious damage to the mower’s transmission
could result. Always use the brake pedal to bring the
mower to a complete stop before shifting.
NOTICE: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may
result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
NOTICE: If you find it difficult to shift to FORWARD or
REVERSE, depress the drive pedal lightly and then shift the
gears.
WARNING: Sharp turns can affect control of the
mower. ALWAYS slow the mower before making sharp
turns.
NOTICE: First-time operators should become completely
familiar with the mower’s operation and controls before
operating the mower in higher speed positions.
WARNING: Always start the tractor in neutral.
Driving the Tractor
To move forward or backward:
1. Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake.
2. Place the shifter lever in either the FORWARD (F) or
REVERSE (R) gear.
3. Release the brake pedal.
4.
Gradually begin to apply pressure to the drive pedal. The
further down the pedal is pushed, the faster the tractor
will travel in the desired direction.
Fig. 19
Using the Brake
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NOTICE: The parking brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
NOTICE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine
will automatically shut off.
Depress the brake pedal to slow the mower and bring it to a
stop. (Fig. 20)
Fig. 20
Using the Parking Brake
Setting the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Raise the parking brake lever all the way up into the lock
position. (Fig. 21)
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to
engage.
Releasing the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Lower the parking brake lever all the way down into the
unlock position.
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to
disengage.
Fig. 21
Adjusting the Mower Cutting Height
The height of cut lever is located on the mower’s right
fender. It is used to change the height of the cutting deck.
The height (the blade to the ground) can be adjusted from
1” to 4” (13 height positions).
To change the height of cut, move the lever out of the
notch, then up or down to the position that is best suited
for your application. (Fig. 22)
Fig. 22
Fig. 18