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other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just
remember to always exercise extreme caution when
operating on any slope.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
V Never leave machine unattended with ignition key in
switch, especially with children present.
V Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or
attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended.
Always disengage deck clutch, place steering control
levers in park brake position, stop tractor engine, and
remove ignition key when leaving operator’s seat.
V Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the opera-
tor.
V Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
V Before and while backing, look behind and down for
small children.
V Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may
fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation. Children who have been given rides
in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
V Never allow children to operate the machine.
V Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
the end of a fence or other objects that may obscure
vision.
V Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
Control Panel
IMPORTANT: When access is required under the seat
platform and the seat is equipped with the optional arm
rests, make certain to place the control arms in the park
brake position and pivot the arm rests upward before plac-
ing the seat platform in the full forward position to prevent
arm rest damage.
A. Choke control (Fig. 3-1) — a cable is linked to manually
operate the engine choke. When the control knob is in the
down position, the choke is in the off (run) position.
When the control knob is pulled up, the choke is in the on
(start) position. Do not operate the machine in the on
(start) position.
A. Throttle control (Fig. 3-1) — a cable is linked to engine
throttle for controlling engine speed. Move lever forward
to increase engine rpm, move lever rearward to decrease
engine rpm.
B. Deck clutch switch (Fig. 3-1) — this switch engages the
deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push switch down
to disengage the clutch.
IMPORTANT: Never engage clutch with engine run-
ning at high rpm or when the deck is under load. Clutch,
belts or deck could be damaged.
C. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-1) — a three position switch: off,
run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to
START position; release key when engine starts, and
switch will automatically return to the RUN position.
D. Oil pressure light (Fig. 3-1) — this light comes on when
the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and
stays lit until the engine is running and a safe oil pressure
is developed. If light comes on during operation, shut
engine off immediately and locate and correct the
problem.
E. 20 amp fuse (Fig. 3-1) — Main - 20 amp, blade-type
F. 10 amp fuse (Fig. 3-1) — Clutch/Aux - 10 amp, blade-
type
A. Choke
B. Throttle
C. Deck clutch switch
D. Ignition switch
E. Oil pressure light
F. 20 amp fuse
G. 10 amp fuse
Fig. 3-1
Fig. 3-2
Steering control lever
Shown with steering control
levers in neutral position
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