Not for
Reproduction
Driving the Tractor
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can com-
fortably reach all the controls and see the dashboard
display.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine (see
Starting the Engine
).
5. Disengage the parking brake and release the brake
pedal.
6. Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to
travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that the
further down the pedal is depressed the faster the trac-
tor will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed control
pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the en-
gine (see
Stopping the Tractor and Engine
).
1. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever, po-
sition the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock
the seat in position.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake
with pedal fully depressed, pull UP on parking brake
knob, then release pedal.
3. Disengage PTO switch by pushing IN.
4. Move the throttle/choke control to the CHOKE position.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the START
position and release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
6. After the engine starts, move the throttle/choke control
to half speed. Warm up the engine by running it for at
least 30 seconds.
7. Set the throttle/choke control to the FAST position.
NOTICE:
In the event of an emergency, the engine can be
stopped by turning the ignition switch to STOP. For normal
engine shut down, follow the procedure in “Stopping the
Tractor & Engine.”
Mowing
1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and
set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if
equipped).
2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is
disengaged.
3. Start the engine (see
Starting the Engine
).
4. Set the throttle/choke control to the FAST position.
5. Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).
6. Begin mowing.
7. When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower
deck.
8. Stop the engine (see
Stopping the Tractor and En-
gine
).
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WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Start and run engine outdoors
.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
WARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed
pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the RMO has
not been activated. The operator should always turn the
PTO off prior to driving across on roads, paths, or any area
that may be used by other vehicles. Sudden loss of drive
could create a hazard.