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Positioning the Seat
The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat
where you have the best control of the tractor and are most
comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob (Fig. 4).
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Figure 4
1.
Adjustment knob
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the
knob.
Operating the Headlights
A dash-mounted On/Off switch (Fig. 2) controls the
headlights. The lights only shine while the engine is
running and the switch is On.
Using the Blade Control (PTO)
The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengages
power to the blades.
Engaging the Blades
1. Press the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor.
2. Pull the blade control (PTO) to Engaged (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1.
Off—disengaged
2.
On—engaged
Disengaging the Blades
1. Press the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor.
2. Push the blade control (PTO) to Disengaged (Fig. 5).
Setting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut lever is used to raise and lower the
mower to the desired cutting height.
1. The cutting height may be set in 1 of 7 positions from
approximately 1 to 4 in. (25 to 102 mm).
2. Pull on the height-of-cut lever and move it to the
desired position (Fig. 6).
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1 in. (25 mm)
1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
2 in. (51 mm)
2-1/2 in. (64 mm)
3 in. (76 mm)
3-1/2 in. (89 mm)
4 in. (102 mm)
Figure 6
1.
Height-of-cut lever
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake
on page 13.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking
brake or fully depress the clutch/brake pedal.
3. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengaged
(Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1.
Disengaged
2.
Engaged
4. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8).
