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MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
THE TRACTOR - WITH MOWER
DECK
Always mount and dismount the mower from
the left side, with the brake on, the PTO disen-
gaged (down), the engine off , and the steering
levers in their swung out (neutral lock) po-
sition. Mount the mower by stepping from
the ground to the left side of the deck with
your left foot, then step over the deck frame
to the footrest with your right foot. Wait for
all moving parts to stop before dismounting.
Dismount the mower by standing up on the
footrest, then turn to the left and step from
the footrest, over the deck frame, to the left
side of the deck with your right foot, and then
step to the ground with your left foot. The left
steering lever can be used to stabilize your
movement; however, it is not strong enough
to support all your weight. Never leave the
mower unattended with the key in the ignition.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
THE TRACTOR - WITH ALL
OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Always mount and dismount the mower from
the left side, with the brake on, the PTO disen-
gaged (down), the engine off , and the steering
levers in their swung out (neutral lock) po-
sition. Mount the mower by stepping from
the ground to the footrest with your right foot.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before dis-
mounting. Dismount the mower by standing
up on the footrest, then turn to the left, and
step from the footrest to the ground with your
right foot. The left steering lever can be used
to stabilize your movement; however, it is
not strong enough to support all your weight.
Never leave the mower unattended with the
key in the ignition.
DANGER
STARTING THE ENGINE
Never start the engine in confi ned
rooms. Exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.
Do not allow children to approach
the machine while the engine is run-
ning.
Do not operate the machine around
open fl ames, i.e., trash fi res.
Do not operate the engine when an
odor of fuel is present or other ex-
plosive conditions exist.
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Position yourself on the tractor seat.
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Place both steering levers in swing-out
neutral position.
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Place electric clutch switch in “OFF”
(down) position.
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Set the throttle at
1
/
3
open.
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Insert the key into the ignition switch.
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Turn the key to “START” position. Choke
as necessary to start. When engine starts
release key immediately. Return choke
to “OFF” position gradually until choke is
completely “OFF” and engine is running
smoothly.
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Warm the engine up at medium speed for
several minutes.
You will enhance the starter life by using short
starting cycles of several seconds. Engaging
starter motor more than 15 seconds per min-
ute can result in damage to starter.
COLD WEATHER STARTING TIPS
Use proper viscosity oil for temperature ex-
pected (see “Engine Manual”).
Set throttle at half open.
A warm battery has better starting capacity
than a cold one.
Use fresh winter grade fuel. It is better for win-
ter starting than leftover summer grade fuel.
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