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OPERATION
00155
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
IGNITION KEY
"DIS EN GAGED"
POSITION
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
"BRAKE"
POSITION
BRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE"
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 7
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig.7)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle of fers the best bagging and mower per for -
mance.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 7)
The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad-
just ment knob in desired direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (
) to raise cutting height.
• Turn knob counterclockwise (
) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are ap proxi mate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
LEVER
CHOKE CONTROL
LEVER
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op-
erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
op er a tor to leave the seat without fi rst setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
• Depress brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and
hold.
• Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED” position and
re lease pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should re-
main in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
FORWARD
DRIVE PEDAL
REVERSE
DRIVE
PEDAL
STOPPING (See Fig. 7)
MOWER BLADES -
• To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch
to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.
GROUND DRIVE -
• To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal into full
“BRAKE” position.
IMPORTANT
: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS
RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine
to “back fi re”.
• Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
un author ized use.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT:
LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE:
Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot en gine exhaust gases may
cause “browning” of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
plete ly, as described above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
• Start tractor and release parking brake.
• Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin
movement. Ground speed increases the further down
the pedal is depressed.
