Manual

WARNING
AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH
GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR
TIR
IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE
AROUND.
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
PARKING BRAKE, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
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The engine will automatically sh ut off if the operator
leaves the tractor's seat with the deck engagement/
lift lever in ANY position other than BLADES STOP.
The engine wilt automatically shut off if the deck
engagement/lift lever is moved out of the BLADES
STOP position with the shift lever in R (reverse).
BeforeStartingEngine
,_ WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Startingthe Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor ifthe
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE: Refer to the TRACTORSET-UPon page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the
BLADES STOP position.
Engage the tractor's parking brake.
Activate the choke control by moving the throttle
lever all the way forward.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key inthe START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine's electric starter.
After the engine starts, move the throttle control
into the FAST position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT leave the throttle control in the
choke position while operating the tractor. Doing so will
result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to
run poody.
NOTE: If Starting problems are encounterod, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDEon page 24.
Stoppingthe Engine
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting
and operating
If the blades are engaged, place the deck
engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP
position.
Depress the clutch-brake pedal to bdng the tractor
to a complete stop.
Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
Engage the tractor's parking brake.
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
OperatingTheLawnTractor
WARNING: Always look down and behind
before and while backing up to avoid a back-
over accident.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator's
position. Always place the deck engagement/
lift lever in the BLADES STOP position, shift
into neutral, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Move throttle control lever to full throttle.
NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle
control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most
efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments.
Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
Release the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal and positioning the speed
control lever in desired position.
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