, WARNING
If youdo notunderstandhowa specificcontrol
functions,or havenotyet thoroughlyread the
FEATURES& CONTROLSsection, dosonow.
Do NOT attemptto operate the tractorwithoutfirst
becomingfamiliar with the locationandfunction of ALL
controls.
StartingtheEngine
1. While sitting in the operator'sseat, engagethe parking
brakeand makesurethe PTOswitch is disengagedand
the ground speed/ steering control levers are locked in
the NEUTRALposition.
2. NOTE:A warmenginemay notre#uire choking.
Setthe engine throttle control to FASTthrottle position.
Thenfully close the choke by pulling the knob OUTfully.
3. Insertthe key intothe ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually openthe choke (push
knob downfully). Reduceto half throttle speedand
allow the engineto warm up.
Warm up the engineby running it for at least a minute before
engaging the PTOswitch or driving therider,
5. Afterwarmingthe engine, ALWAYSoperate the unitat
FULLTHROTTLEwhen mowing.
In theevent ofan emergency theengine canbe stopped by
simplytl/rningthe ignitionswitchtoSTOP. Usethis
method only in emergencysituations, For normal engine
shut down foflow theprocedure given in STOPPINGTHE
RIDER.
Stoppingthe Rider andEngine
1. Returningthe ground speed / steering control leversto
the middleposition will stop tractor movement. Pivot
the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.
2. Disengagethe PTOby pushing down on the PTOswitch.
3. Engagethe parking brakeby pulling the handle up until it
locks into position.
4. Movethe throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition keyto OFF. Removethe key.
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DO NOT TOW RIDER
Towing the unit will causetransmission
damage. Do not useanother vehicleto push or
pull this unit.
Pushing the Rider by Hand
1. Disengagethe PTO,engagethe parking brake,turn the
ignition OFF,and removethe key.
2. Locatethe transmission releaselevers (A, Figure10) by
the rearwheels of the unit.
3. Pull both levers back and out sothat they lock in the
disengaged(free-wheel) position (C).
4. Disengagethe parking brake.
Thetractor cannow be pushedby hand.
5. After moving the tractor, re-engagethe transmissions by
pulling the transmission releaselevers rearward and
inwardto releasethem from the disengagedposition and
then allow them to move to the engaged(drive) position
(B).
Figure 10. TransmissionReleaseLevers
A, TransmissionReleaseLevers
B. EngagedPosition (Drive Position)
C. DisengagedPosition (Free-wheelPosition)
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