Manual

DeckLift Indicator(If Equipped)
If so equipped, the deck lift indicator marks the position
being used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position
desired, press the indicator lever outward, move it to
the position immediately below the lift lever and release
the indicator lever. See Figure 11.
SettingThe CuttingHeight
• Select the positionfor the lift Iever which gives the
desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator
(if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be returned
to the same position after it is raised.
• Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the
wheels are 1/4 inch above the ground. Place all
four wheels in the same relative position.
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Lift Lever
Deck Lift
Indicator
Fiigure 11
SECTION3: OPERATINGYOURLAWNTRACTOR
AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH
• Go up and down slopes, not across, avoid sudden
turns.
• Do not operate the unit where it couId 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.
• 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.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GasAndOilFill-up
Check the oil level and add if necessary, Service
the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your tractor,
Read instructions carefully,
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; however
you must check the oil level before operating. Be
careful not to overfill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition
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BeforeStartingEngine
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
StartingTheEngine
IMPORTANT: This unit isequipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The purpose of the
safety interlock system i,'_to prevent the engine from
cranking or starting unle_s the clutch-brake pedal is
depressed and the lift lever is in the BLADES STOP
position. In addition, the lift lever must be in the
BLADES STOP position when the unit is put into
reverse or the engine will shut off. If the operator leaves
the seat with the lift lever engaged and/or without
setting the parking brake,, the engine will shut off.
_1_ ARNING: Do not operate the tractor if
the interlock system is malfunctioning
because it is a safety device, designed for
protection.
• Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position.
• Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the parking
brake.
• Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
• Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may not
require choking).
• Turn the ignition key to the right to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
NOTE: Protect the starter life by using short starting
cycles of several seconds. Cranking more than 15
seconds per minute can damage the starter motor.
• Push choke knob in gradua ly Move the throttle
control to desired engine speed.