MASSEY FERGUSON 1693685, Operator'S Manual

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Brake pedal
Depress brake pedal (B) to slow or stop tractor motion. In the
event you need to stop quickly, fully depressing the brake pedal
will stop the tractor.
Parking brake
The parking brake mechanism locks the tractor brake and
prevents the tractor from rolling or being driven.
To set parking brake: release the ground speed controls (C, D),
then fully depress brake pedal (B) and pull knob (A) up.
To release parking brake: depress brake pedal (B) and push
knob (A) down.
Ground speed controls
The tractor’s forward ground speed is controlled by
the forward ground speed control (C). Depress the
pedal to increase FORWARD ground speed. Note that
the further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the
tractor will travel.
The tractor’s reverse ground speed is controlled by
the reverse ground speed control (D). Depress the
pedal to increase REVERSE ground speed. Note that
the further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the
tractor will travel.
B-4
“Catcher full” alarm
The “catcher full” alarm sounds when the grass catcher has
been filled with cut grass. When the alarm sounds, push the
PTO switch (B) down to disengage the mower blades. Travel to
the area in which you desire to dump the grass, then empty the
catcher.
Catcher open
The catcher open pedal (A) unlocks the catcher so that it may
be emptied. To empty the catcher, depress the pedal (A) and
pull forward on the handle (C) until the catcher opens fully.
Catcher close
Push the handle (C) firmly down until the catcher latches closed.
Fuel tank
The fuel cap (D) is located on the left side of the seat deck. To
check the fuel level or to add fuel, remove the fuel cap. Do not
overfill the tank; leave room for fuel expansion. Refer to your
engine manual for fuel recommendations. Close the cover
tightly when finished.
A
D
C
B
WARNING
DO NOT operate the unit without the rear
bagger or deflector installed
Never use gasoline containing METHANOL,
gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,
gasoline additives, premium gasoline or white gas
because engine and fuel system damage could result.
A
B
C
D