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1. Read and understand this manual before
attempting to operate this machine
2. Check all fluid levels before starting unit.
3. Become familiar with all controls and their
functions.
4. Safety switch requires the PTO lever in
the “OFF” position to start engine.
5. Select desired engine speed with the
throttle.
6. Vary vehicle speed with the Forward -
Reverse lever.
7. ALWAYS OPERATE WITH BOTH
TRANSAXLES IN THE SAME RANGE. BOTH IN
HIGH (2) OR BOTH IN LOW (1). Select “LOW” (1)
range with the transaxle shifters for operating front
mounted equipment.
8. Operate mower and other similar front
mounted equipment with the front lift lever in
“FLOAT” position.
9. Safety seat switch requires operator to be
seated when PTO is “ON” or engine will stop. On
units equipped with electric clutch, the seat switch
requires the operator to be seated when the PTO is
“ON” or the clutch will disengage and the PTO will
stop.
10. The hydrostatic transmission provides a
braking action when the Forward - Reverse lever is
returned to neutral.
11. Set parking brake and stop engine
before dismounting.
12 DO NOT TOW! ... Transaxle shifters
must be in “NEUTRAL” position before moving a
stalled unit. Neutral detent is between “HIGH” (2)
and “LOW” (1) position.
13. Be alert for loose bolts and nuts. It is the
operator’s responsibility to keep bolts tight.
14. See the following pages for more
information on specific operator controls and
adjustments.
CAUTION
BE ALERT! STOP RUNNING THE UNIT AT
THE FIRST SIGN OF ANY ABNORMAL
HYDRAULIC FUNCTION. SERIOUS DAMAGE
TO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CAN RESULT!
DO NOT TOW! SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WILL RESULT. ALWAYS
OPERATE WITH BOTH TRANSAXLES IN THE
SAME RANGE. BOTH IN “HIGH” (2) OR BOTH
IN “LOW” (1).
OPERATING TIPS
A. Take some time and get used to the han dling char ac ter is tics of your new trac tor.
B. Al ways look bef ore back ing.
C. Trac tor must be equipped with ROPS roll bar when op er ated on slopes.
D. Slow down... Use “LOW RANGE” (1) over rough, un even or steep ter rain.
E. Do not make sharp turns at high speeds.
F. When go ing down hill with mower on, be sure mower is in “FLOAT” po si tion.
G. When front mounted at tach ment can not be low ered, BACK down the hill.
H. Do not ex pect your trac tor to think for you! USE COM MON SENSE!
CAUTION
OPERATION section 4.5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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