OPERATION
15
Pushing the Tractor by Hand
1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.
2. Push the lever approximately 2.3/8” (6 cm) to release
the transmission (
B
, Figure 3).
3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
DO NOT TOW TRACTOR
Towing the unit will cause transmission dam-
age.
• Do not use another vehicle to push or pull
this unit.
• Do not actuate the transmission release
valve lever while the engine is running.
Figure 3. Transmission Release Lever & Fuel Tank
B
A
Figure 5. Trailer Weight Recommendations
A
B
Attaching a Trailer
The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 280
Newton. The maximum vertical drawbar force is 160
Newton. This equates to a 250 lbs (113 kg) trailer on a
10 degree hill. Secure the trailer with an appropriately
sized clevis pin (
A
, Figure 5) and clip (
B
).
Figure 4. Raising & Lowering Mower Deck
B
Adjusting Mower Cutting Height
The mower lift lever (
A
, Figure 4) is used to lower the
deck to cutting position or raise the deck to transport po-
sition.
To lower the deck, pull back slightly on the mower lift
lever, push it to the left and slide it down. To raise the
deck to transport pull up on the mower lift lever and lock
in notch to the right.
Do not cut in transport.
The cutting height adjustment knob (
B
) controls the
mower cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely ad-
justable between approximately 1.0” and 4.0” (2,5 - 10,2
cm). Turn the knob clockwise to raise the deck and coun-
terclockwise to lower it.
A
Stopping the Tractor and Engine
1. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. Turn
the key switch to the OFF position. Remove the key
and keep in a safe place out of the reach of children.
2. After the engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve, if
equipped, to the closed position.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.
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