User's Manual

4. To set parking brake depress brake pedals, pull park-
ing brake knob (C) out, then release pedals.
5. Push hydraulic lift lever forward to lower attachment.
6. Turn ignition off and remove key to prevent unautho-
rized use.
PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND
18 HP Models
Release lever is located just ahead of left rear fender.
1. To actuate release lever, push lever down firmly and
hold for a few seconds before releasing.
2. Push tractor by hand with the engine off.
20 HP Models
1. Set the axle shift lever (figure 9) to the neutral posi-
tion.
2. Push tractor by hand with the engine off.
3. Make sure lever is firmly seated all the way in the low
range or high range slot before operating tractor.
OPERATION
Refer to figure 8.
1. Press pedals (D) to release parking brake.
2. Move ground speed control lever (B) to forward or
reverse to start into motion. The farther lever is
moved, the faster the ground speed. Place throttle
lever in forward (fast) position.
3. Push the hydraulic control lever (L) forward to lower
the attachment. Pull lever back to raise the attach-
ment.
4. Use the PTO switch(es) (E & F) to engage or disen-
gage the attachment. Lift switch to engage.
5. The brake pedals can be used to help make sharp
turns. Press the right pedal to aid a right-hand turn;
press the left pedal to aid in making a left-hand turn.
When driving at high speed, such as traveling to a
work site, keep the brake pedals locked together.
Forward ground speed is reduced by 1/2 when
depressing one pedal.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
Refer to figure 8.
1. Move ground speed control lever (B) to neutral and
depress brake pedals.
2. Switch PTO to off.
3. Move throttle midway between slow and fast position
before shutting off engine.
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Operation
WARNING
Before leaving operator’s position for any rea-
son, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO(s), stop the engine and remove the key.
WARNING
Do not tow the tractor. Damage will result to the
transmission/transaxle.