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Operating

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Do not operate the

tractor if the interlock

system is malfunction-

ing. This system was

designed for your

safety and protection.

If you strike a foreign

object, stop the

engine, disconnect

the spark plug wire(s)

and ground against

the engine. Thoroughly

inspect the machine

for any damage. Repair

the damage before

restarting and operat-

ing.

NOTE

: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the

deck and are not designed to support the weight of the
cutting deck.

Refer to

Leveling the Deck

on page 18 of this manual

for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.

Starting the Engine

WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock system is

malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and
protection.

NOTE

: Refer to the

TRACTOR SET-UP

on page 8 of this

manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disen-

gaged (OFF) position.

3.  Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
4.  Activate the choke control.
5.  Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.

After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to
the ON position.

IMPORTANT

: Do NOT hold the key in the START posi-

tion for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may
cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.

6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control

and place the throttle control in the FAST position.

NOTE

: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operat-

ing the tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture
and cause the engine to run poorly.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING: If you strike a foreign

object, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug wire(s)
and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting and
operating

1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade

Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.

2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP

position.

3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent

unintended starting.

Driving The Tractor

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,
ex-cessive speed and sudden
stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat
of the tractor without first placing
the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in
the disengaged (OFF) position,
depressing the brake pedal and

engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended,
also turn the ignition key off and
remove the key.

1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake

and let the pedal up.

2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

IMPORTANT

: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the

direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.

3. To move forward, place the shift lever in the FOR-

WARD position, then slowly depress the drive pedal
until the desired speed is achieved.

4. To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the

REVERSE position, check that the area behind is
clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.

Do not leave the seat