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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
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AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
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Figure 4-
2.
3.
Turn the key from theNORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position of the key switch module. See Figure 4-5.
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 beON while
activated. See Figure 4-5.
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WARNING
4.
Once activated (indicator lightON), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
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Keep hands and
feet away from the
discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
5.
6.
Always look down and behind before and while
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
backing to make sure no children are around.
After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
Setting the Cutting Height
NORMAL MOWING position.
1.
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.
Do not operate
IMPORTANT: TheREVERSE CAUTION MODE will
the tractor if the
interlock system is
malfunctioning. This
system was designed
for your safety and
protection.
remain activated until:
2. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between
a. The key is placed in either theNORMAL MOW-
¼-inch
and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor
ING position orSTOP position.
is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
b. The operator leaves the seat (Models with Electric
PTO ONLY).
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the discharge opening
of the cutting deck.
c. 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).
Use extreme caution
while operating
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 toLeveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual
for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Engaging the Parking Brake
the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE. Always look
down and behind
before and while
backing. Do not
To engage the parking brake:
1.
Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with
your foot while gently pushing the parking brake
button inward.
2. Hold the parking brake button in while removing your
Starting the Engine
foot from the brake pedal.
WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock system
is malfunctioning. This system
was designed for your safety and
protection.
3.
Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
operate the tractor
when children or
others are around.
Stop the tractor im-
To disengage the parking brake:
1.
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
mediately if someone NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
enters the area.
engine will automatically shut off.
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