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3. Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
4. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it
down.
5. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key.
6 . With the clutch-brake pedal depressed, move
the gear shift lever into one of the forward
gears.
7. Slowly release the clutch-brake pedal and the
tractor will move forward.
8 . When stopping, depress the clutch-brake
pedal. This will apply both the clutch and the
brake.
9. T o shut off the engine, turn the ignition key to
the left to the OFF position.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The tractor seat is adjustable to four positions. To
change positions, tip the seat all the way forward
and lift it out of the slots on each side. Refer to
figure 6.
REAR WHEEL TRACK ADJUSTMENT
The distance between the rear wheels can be
changed from wide to narrow by removing the rear
wheels one at a time and reversing them on the
hub.
With the rear wheels in the narrow position, the
outside of the rear wheels is even with the outside
of the front wheels.
With the rear wheels in the wide position, the in¬
side of the rear wheels is even with the outside of
the front wheels.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
During normal operation of this machine, the
brakes are subject to wear and will require
periodic examination and adjustment.
Do not adjust the brake while the
engine is running. Be sure to block
the wheels of the tractor before
making the brake adjustment.
1. Loosen the lock nut. See figure 10.
2. Tighten the center bolt all the way in.
3. Unscrew the center bolt one complete turn.
4. Test the brakes and repeat step three if
necessary.
5. Tighten the lock nut.
FIGURE 10.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), disengage all
clutches and blades. Keep clear of
all moving parts. Be careful of
heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
Refer to separate engine manual for carburetor ad¬
justment information.
LUBRICATION
STEERING GEARS
Wipe off the old grease and dirt. After every 25
hours of operation place an automotive multi¬
purpose grease in the teeth of the segment and
pinion gears. See figure 11.
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