OperaUon
Starting the Engine
AWARNING
if youdo notunderstandhowa specificcontrol
functions, or havenotyet thoroughlyreadthe
FEATURES& CONTROLSsection, do so now.
Do NOTattempt tooperate thetractorwithout first
becomingfamiliar with the locationandfunction ofALL
controls.
1. While sitting in the operator's seat,engagethe parking
brakeby pulling the parking brake lever up, make sure
the PTOswitch is disengaged(pressed down fully) and
the ground speedcontrol levers are locked in the
NEUTRALposition.
2. NOTE:A warm engine may notrequire choking.
Setthe engine throttle control to FULLthrottle position.
Thenfully close the choke by pulling the knob OUTfully.
3. insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push
knob down fully). Reduceto half throttle speedand
allow to warm up.
Warm up the engineby running it for at least a minute
before engaging the PTOswitch or driving the rider.
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYSoperate the unit at
FULLTHROTTLEwhen mowing.
In the event of an emergencythe enginecan fie stopped
bysimply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Usethis
method only in emergencysituations. For normal engine
shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPINGTHE
RIDER.
Stopping the Rider
1. Returning the ground speed control leversto the middle
position will stop rider movement. Pivot the levers
outward and lockthem in NEUTRAL.
2. Disengagethe PTOby pushing down on the PTOswitch.
3. Engagethe parking brake by pulling the handle up until
it locksinto position.
4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition keyto OFF. Removethe key.
Pushing the Rider ByHand
NOTICE
DONOTTOW RIDER
Towingthe unitswill causetransmissiondamage. Do
notuse another vehicle to pushor pull this unit.
1. Disengagethe PTO,engagethe parking brake,turn the
ignition OFEand removethe key.
2. Locatethe transmission releaselevers (A, Figure8)
located underneaththe front of the fuel tanks.
3. Pull both transmission releaselevers back and down so
that they lock in the disengaged(free-wheel position)
(c).
4. Disengagethe parking brake.
Thetractor can now be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the tractor, re-engagethe transmissions by
pulling the transmission release leversup and pushing
them forward to the engaged (drive) position (B).
Figure 8. TransmissionReleaseLevers (LH shown)
A. TransmissionReleaseLever
B. EngagedPosition (Drive Position)
C. DisengagedPosition (Free-wheelPosition)
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