OPERATION
The operation of any tractor can result inforeign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor
and while moving. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 11)
• Depress clutch!brake pedal intofull =BRAKE" position
and hold.
Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshould
remain in"BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor secure.
A'I-rACHMENT CLUTCH' LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CHOKE
CONTROL_
IGNITION KEY
"DISENGAGED"
;ITION
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
"BRAKE"
POSITION "DISENGAGED"
GEARSHIFT LEVER
CLUTCHFIBRAKE PEDAL
"DRIVE'POSITION
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
FIG. 11
STOPPING (See Fig. 11)
MOWER BLADES -
• Move attachment clutchleverto"DISENGAGED" po-
sition.
GROUND DRIVE -
° Depress clutch/brake pedal intofuII"BRAKE" position.
° Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
ENGINE -
• Move throttle controlto "SLOW"position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttlecontrolto"SLOW" position
and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause
engine to "backfire".
• Turn ignition key to =OFF" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
° Never use choke to stop engine.
NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen tractor isstanding
idlewith the engine running,hot engine exhaust gasses
may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate thispossibil-
ity, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass
areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-
pletely, asdescribed above, before leav-
ing the operator's position; to empty
grass catcher, etc.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig, 11)
Use choke control whenever youare 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.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 11)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate.
• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-
mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 11)
The directionandspeed of movement is controlledbythe
gearshift lever.
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
• Move gearshift lever to desired position.
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.
TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-FING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 11)
The cuttingheightiscontrolledbyturningtheheightadjust-
ment knob in desired direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise cuttingheight.
• Turn knob counterclockwise (v-_) to lower cutting
height.
The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 3-3/4".
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights are approxi-
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
lookinglawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in
height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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