Starting the Engine
3.
Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
4.
5.
6.
Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with
motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level
before operating. Be careful not to overfill. Refer to the Engine
Operator’s Manual included with your lawn tractor for complete
Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around.
After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
1.
2.
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain
activated until:
Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
a.
b.
c.
The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position.
3.
4.
5.
Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
Activate the choke control.
The operator leaves the seat (Models with Electric
PTO ONLY).
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After
the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON
position.
The operator engages the parking brake by fully
depressing the brake pedal and holding it down
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward (Models with Manual PTO ONLY).
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for
longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage
to your engine’s electric starter.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
6.
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and
place the throttle control in the FAST position.
1.
2.
3.
Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your
foot while gently pushing the parking brake button inward. tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the
engine to run poorly.
Hold the parking brake button in while removing your foot
from the brake pedal.
Stopping the Engine
Once engaged, the parking brake button and the brake
pedal will lock in the “down” position.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and
ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating.
To disengage the parking brake:
1.
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE:The parking brake must be engaged if the operator leaves the
seat with the engine running or engine will automatically shut off.
1.
2.
3.
If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage)
knob (or lever) in the disengaged (OFF) position.
Setting the Cutting Height
Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
1.
2.
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender.
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch
and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a
smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the
discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and
are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments
section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding
various deck adjustments.
sectiOn 5 — OperatiOn
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