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General Safety
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RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read this operator’s
manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk
INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become
competent in its usage to operate this tractor.
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Before starting the engine or beginning operation, be familiar
with the controls. The operator should be in the operator’s
seat. The PTO switch must be in the disengaged position and
the RH and LH drive control levers moved fully outward in the
neutral position.
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Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving parts.
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NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe distance away.
Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before
and while backing up.
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DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people.
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Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on slopes
greater than 15°. Slopes with a greater incline present
dangerous operating conditions. Tractors can be rolled over.
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Before leaving the operator’s seat: Shut off the PTO, move
the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the
neutral position, shut off the engine and remove the
ignition key. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing
or cleaning.
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Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid
any sudden movements of the levers when starting and
stopping. Keep a firm grip on the control levers.
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Be careful when operating near roadways. Stop the tractor
motion and wait for vehicles to pass before operating
along the road.
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Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck removed.
Removal of the deck will change the balance of the tractor,
and could contribute to a tractor rollover.
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Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable; use
extreme caution if the surface is slippery.
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Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop
before any zero turn maneuver.
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Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over
combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris, etc.
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Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or
while the engine is hot. Allow the engine several minutes
to cool before refueling. Tighten the fuel cap securely.
Before Operating Your Tractor
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Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully
to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the
instruments and controls. It has been prepared to help you
operate and maintain your tractor efficiently.
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This engine is certified to operate only on clean, fresh,
unleaded regular gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel
tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump
sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.
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Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less
combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust
emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must
not be used where exhaust emissions are regulated.
NOTE:
Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use
gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize
gum deposits in the fuel system.
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Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline
by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol
blends are not approved.
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Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline
blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are
approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.
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Check the engine oil level.
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Clean the air cleaner element if necessary.
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Check the tire inflation pressures.
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Adjust the seat for operator’s maximum comfort, visibility
and for maintaining complete control of the tractor.
Safety Interlock System
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized
dealer.
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The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control
levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position and
the PTO is disengaged.
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The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the
operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged.
NOTE:
The PTO switch must be moved to the “STOP”
position to restart the engine.
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The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the
mower blades will stop if both drive control levers are
moved into the reverse position. To re-engage the PTO, the
levers must be in the neutral or forward drive position and
the PTO switch must be placed in the OFF (disengaged)
position and then returned to the ON (engaged) position.
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