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Operation
GeneralOperatingSafety
Beforefirst time operation:
• Besureto read all information in the Safetyand
Operationsections beforeattempting to operatethis
tractor and mower.
• Becomefamiliar with all of the controls and howto stop
the unit.
• Drive in an open areawithout mowing to become
accustomedto the unit brake lever or set the parking
brake.
_WARNING
Never operate on slopesgreaterthan(15°) whichis a
rise of 5.4 feet (1,6 m) verticallyin 20 feet (6 m)
horizontally.
Selectslow groundspeedbeforedrivingontoa slope.
Useextracautionwhen operatingonslopeswith a
rear-mountedgrasscatcher.
Mow acrosstheface ofslopes, notup and down,use
cautionwhen changingdirectionsandDONOTSTART
ORSTOPONSLOPE.
A WARNING
Never allow passengersto rideon theunit.
Beforeleaving theoperator'spositionforany reason,
engagetheparkingbrake, disengagethe PTO,stopthe
engine andremovethekey.
Toreducefire hazard, keepthe engine, tractor and
mowerfree of grass, leavesand excessgrease. Do not
stopor parktractorover dryleaves, grassor
combustible materials.
Gasolineis highlyflammable and mustbe handled
with care. Never fill the tank when the engineis still
hotfrom recentoperation. Donot allow open flame,
smokingor matchesin the area. Avoidover-filling and
wipe up anyspills.
ChecksBeforeStarting
• Checkthat crankcaseis filled to full mark on dipstick.
Seethe engine Operator'sManualfor instructions and oil
recommendations.
• Makesureall nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place
and tight.
• Adjust the seatposition, and makecertain you can reach
all controls from operator's position.
° Fillthe fuel tank with fresh fuel. Referto engine manual
for fuel recommendations.
Figure9. Pre-Start Checks
A. Fuel TankCap
B. CrankcaseOilFill
C. SeatAdjustment Lever
WARNING
Do notloadthis zero-turnrider on a trailer ortruck
usingtwoseparateramps. Onlyuse a single rampthat
isat leastone foot widerthanthewidth of therear
wheels ofthis rider. Thisrider has a zero turning
radiusandthe rear wheels could fall off theramps, or
therider could tip over injuringthe operatoror
bystanders.
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