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Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position

and hold.

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Place parking brake lever in “ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in “BRAKE” position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

•

To stop mower blades.move attachment clutch leverto
“DISENGAGED” position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full “BRAKE” position.

•

Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

•

Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and
allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine

to “bacWire”.

•

Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.

® Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE
BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

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TO USE THRO ITL E COfiTBOL (See Fig. 6)

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TO MO¥E FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 6|

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

gearshift lever.

•

Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•

Move gearshift lever to desired position.

•

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE

TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR
TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 5)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the
cutting height.
•

Grasp lift lever.

•

Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired

position.

Thecutting height range is approximately 1-1/2to 4". The

heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
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The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the coo! season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate.growth.

•

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.