Operation
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WARNING
Avoid Serious Injury or Death
• Knowlocationandfunctionofallcontrols.
• Removeobjectswhichcouldbethrownbytheblades.
• Goupanddownslopes,notacross.
• Useextracautiononslopes.Donotmowslopesgreater
than12degrees.Avoidsuddenturns.Uselowspeed.
• Donotoperatemachinewhereitcouldtiporslip.
• Ifmachinestopsgoinguphill,stopbladesandbackdown
slowly.
• Beforeleavingoperator’sposition,disengageblades,
engageparkingbrake,shutoffandremovekey.
• Besurebladesandenginearestoppedbeforeplacing
handsorfeetnearblades.
• Keepsafetydevices(guards,shields,switches,etc.)in
placeandworking.
• Keepbystandersaway.
• Allowmachinetocoolbeforefuelingorstoring.
• Keepmachinefreeofdebris.
Read Operator’s Manual
Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
(Blade Engage)
position.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
(Blade Engage) lever in the
brake is engaged.
travel.
The engine will automatically shut off if the mulch plug,
deck chute or bagger chute is removed, regardless of
(Blade
Engage)
WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with
your foot.
2. Move the parking brake lever down into the parking brake
position.
3. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake
to engage.
To release the parking brake:
Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the parking
brake lever out of the parking brake position.
Setting the Cutting Height
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender.
WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from the
discharge opening of the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments
section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding
deck adjustment.
Starting the Engine
WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for
gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.
2. (Blade Engage)
position.
3.
Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke
control all the way forward into the choke position.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
CAUTION:
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing
starter.
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control by
placing the throttle control into the FAST position.
NOTE:
cause the engine to run poorly.
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