Operation
Operation
GeneralOperating Safety
Beforefirst time operation:
• Besure to read all information in the Safetyand
Operationsections before attempting to operate this
tractor and mower.
• Becomefamiliar with all of the controls and how to stop
the unit.
• Drive in an open areawithout mowing to become
accustomedto the unit.
WARNING
Never allow passengersto rideon the unit.
Beforeleavingthe operator's positionfor any reason,
engage the parkingbrake, disengage the PTO,stopthe
engine and removethe key.
Toreducefire hazard,keepthe engine, tractorand
mowerfree of grass, leaves and excess grease. Do not
stopor parktractor over dry leaves, grass or
combustiblematerials.
Gasolineis highly flammable and mustbe handled
with care. Never fill the tank whenthe engine isstill
hotfrom recentoperation. Do notallow open flame,
smokingor matchesin the area. Avoid over-filling and
wipe up any spills.
WARNING
Do notloadthis zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck
usingtwo separateramps. Only use a single rampthat
is at least one foot wider than the widthof the rear
wheels of this rider. This rider hasa zero turning
radiusand the rear wheels couldfall off the ramps,or
the ridercouldtip over injuringthe operator or
bystanders.
WARNING
Never operate on slopesgreater than (15°) whichis a
riseof 5.4 feet (1,6 m) vertically in20 feet (607 cm)
horizontally.
Select slow ground speed beforedriving onto a slope.
Useextra cautionwhen operating on slopeswith a
rear-mountedgrass catcher.
Mowacross the face of slopes,notup and down, use
cautionwhen changingdirections and DONOTSTART
ORSTOPONSLOPE.
ChecksBeforeStarting
• Checkthat crankcaseis filled to full mark on the engine
oil dipstick (A, Figure3). Seethe engine Operator's
Manualfor instructions and oil recommendations.
• Fillthe fuel tanks with fresh fuel. Referto engine manual
for fuel recommendations.
• Makesure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place
and tight.
• Makesure the fuel selectorvalve (B) is in the "ON"
position.
• Checkthe tire pressures. See CheckTirePressures.
• Adjust the seat position, and make certain you can reach
all controls from operator's position. See Seat
Adjustment
• Adjust the height of the mower deck to the desired
position. See Mowing Height Adjustment.
Figure3. ChecksBeforeStarting
A. Engine Oil Dipstick
B. Fuel ValveSelector
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