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...bolt and hexnut. Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycables on your unitmay be over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes. Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe tractor.Recommended operatingtire pressureis approximately10p.s.ifor the reartires & 14 p.s.i, forthe front tires.Checksidewallof tire for...,proceedasfollows: NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos. (+).The negative batteryterminalis markedNeg. (-). 1. See Figure1. 2. OPENING THE TRACTOR HOOD Toattachthe batterycablesand checkthe engineoil levelthe hood mustbe open . See Figure1. 3. Removethe plasticcover,if present,fromthe...
...bolt and hexnut. Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycables on your unitmay be over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes. Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe tractor.Recommended operatingtire pressureis approximately10p.s.ifor the reartires & 14 p.s.i, forthe front tires.Checksidewallof tire for...,proceedasfollows: NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos. (+).The negative batteryterminalis markedNeg. (-). 1. See Figure1. 2. OPENING THE TRACTOR HOOD Toattachthe batterycablesand checkthe engineoil levelthe hood mustbe open . See Figure1. 3. Removethe plasticcover,if present,fromthe...
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... bridly displayed.The displaythenchangesto the accumulatedhours. The monitorrecordstheaccumulatedhoursof tractor operation,and displaysthe informationon the LCD hourmeterdisplay (tenthsof an hour- Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO, set parkingbrake,stopengineand removekey to preventunintended starting. SYSTEMS iNDiCATOR ... Center. j Figure3 The systemindicatormonitorfeaturesare as describedfor five minuteseverytime the tractor'sengineis startedduring this Manual. To stopthe engine,turn clockwiseto the STARTposition.Releasethe key intothe normalmowingpositiononce engine...
... bridly displayed.The displaythenchangesto the accumulatedhours. The monitorrecordstheaccumulatedhoursof tractor operation,and displaysthe informationon the LCD hourmeterdisplay (tenthsof an hour- Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO, set parkingbrake,stopengineand removekey to preventunintended starting. SYSTEMS iNDiCATOR ... Center. j Figure3 The systemindicatormonitorfeaturesare as describedfor five minuteseverytime the tractor'sengineis startedduring this Manual. To stopthe engine,turn clockwiseto the STARTposition.Releasethe key intothe normalmowingpositiononce engine...
Operation Manual
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... The levelof fuel in the fueltank can be manuallypushedshort distances.See"Movingthe TractorManually" laterin this manual. PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) CONTROL KNOB F PTO Toengagethe electricPTOand providepowerto the cuttingdeck, pull outwardon the PTOcontrol knob. DECK LIFT ...To use,graspthe lift leverhandleand pull slightlyupward(rear- Theparkingbrakeleverwill then returnto its indexnotch. 2. FORWARD CONTROL PEDAL The tractor'scup holderis locatedon the fenderto the left of the tractorabovethe rearhitch plate.Whenengaged,theseleversopen a dumpvalve in eachtransmissionwhichallows ...
... The levelof fuel in the fueltank can be manuallypushedshort distances.See"Movingthe TractorManually" laterin this manual. PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) CONTROL KNOB F PTO Toengagethe electricPTOand providepowerto the cuttingdeck, pull outwardon the PTOcontrol knob. DECK LIFT ...To use,graspthe lift leverhandleand pull slightlyupward(rear- Theparkingbrakeleverwill then returnto its indexnotch. 2. FORWARD CONTROL PEDAL The tractor'scup holderis locatedon the fenderto the left of the tractorabovethe rearhitch plate.Whenengaged,theseleversopen a dumpvalve in eachtransmissionwhichallows ...
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...coolat least two minutesbeforerefueling. • If gasolineis spilled,wipeit off the engine if theoperatorleavesthe tractor'sseatwith the PTO(Blade Engage)knobengaged,regardlessof whetherthe parkingbrake is depressedfor Reversetravel. REVERSE CAUTION MODE • This engineis...The gasolinetank is tetheredto the tractorto preventits loss.Do not attemptto removethe capfrom the tractor. 2. allowsthe tractorto be operatedin reversewith the blades(PTO) Othergasoline/etherblendsare notapproved. NOTE: Purchasegasolinein smallquantities.Donot usegasolineleft overfromthe previousseason,to ...
...coolat least two minutesbeforerefueling. • If gasolineis spilled,wipeit off the engine if theoperatorleavesthe tractor'sseatwith the PTO(Blade Engage)knobengaged,regardlessof whetherthe parkingbrake is depressedfor Reversetravel. REVERSE CAUTION MODE • This engineis...The gasolinetank is tetheredto the tractorto preventits loss.Do not attemptto removethe capfrom the tractor. 2. allowsthe tractorto be operatedin reversewith the blades(PTO) Othergasoline/etherblendsare notapproved. NOTE: Purchasegasolinein smallquantities.Donot usegasolineleft overfromthe previousseason,to ...
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Insertthe tractorkey intothe key switchmodule. 2. Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake. 4. Light Stop Position N OoHILDREN AROUND BUTTON Reverse Push Button Reverse Mode Position IMPORTANTD: o nothold the key in the STARTpositionfor longer than tensecondsata time. ...Removethe key fromthe ignitionswitchto preventunintended starting. 15 Turnthe key from the NORMALMOWING(Green)positionto the REVERSECAUTIONMODE(Yellow)positionof the keyswitch module.See Figure4. 1. b. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage)knob. 3. IMPORTANTT: he REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill remainactivated until: a.
Insertthe tractorkey intothe key switchmodule. 2. Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake. 4. Light Stop Position N OoHILDREN AROUND BUTTON Reverse Push Button Reverse Mode Position IMPORTANTD: o nothold the key in the STARTpositionfor longer than tensecondsata time. ...Removethe key fromthe ignitionswitchto preventunintended starting. 15 Turnthe key from the NORMALMOWING(Green)positionto the REVERSECAUTIONMODE(Yellow)positionof the keyswitch module.See Figure4. 1. b. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage)knob. 3. IMPORTANTT: he REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill remainactivated until: a.
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... ON SLOPES Figure5 3. adjuststhe positionof the drivecontrollinkageof thetransmissions that drivethe tractor.This steeringsystemallowsyouto vary the radius To set if the operatorleavesthe seat Turningthe steeringwheelnotonly turnsthe front wheels,but also with... the centerpositionbeing the straightaheadposition. 2. Totravelforward:Slowlydepresstheforwarddrivecontrol pedal untilthe desiredspeedis achieved.See Figure5. 1. Minorturns of thetractorwithoutfirstplacingthe PTO/ Blade...
... ON SLOPES Figure5 3. adjuststhe positionof the drivecontrollinkageof thetransmissions that drivethe tractor.This steeringsystemallowsyouto vary the radius To set if the operatorleavesthe seat Turningthe steeringwheelnotonly turnsthe front wheels,but also with... the centerpositionbeing the straightaheadposition. 2. Totravelforward:Slowlydepresstheforwarddrivecontrol pedal untilthe desiredspeedis achieved.See Figure5. 1. Minorturns of thetractorwithoutfirstplacingthe PTO/ Blade...
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... the keyholeslot so that the elbowpassesthroughthe larger/roundedpart of Craftsman'shighqualitycutting decks.The followinginformationwill be cut area a secondtime to movethe tractor,engagethetwo transmissionreleaseleversto manuallymove the tractorshort distances. To movethetractormanually,the... fromthe brakepedal. 4. Pull the PTO/BladeEngageknoboutwardintothe engaged(ON) position. Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO, set parkingbrake,stop engineand removekey to the "Service& Maintenance"sectionof this manualfor proper bladesharpeninginstructions. IMPORTANTN...
... the keyholeslot so that the elbowpassesthroughthe larger/roundedpart of Craftsman'shighqualitycutting decks.The followinginformationwill be cut area a secondtime to movethe tractor,engagethetwo transmissionreleaseleversto manuallymove the tractorshort distances. To movethetractormanually,the... fromthe brakepedal. 4. Pull the PTO/BladeEngageknoboutwardintothe engaged(ON) position. Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO, set parkingbrake,stop engineand removekey to the "Service& Maintenance"sectionof this manualfor proper bladesharpeninginstructions. IMPORTANTN...
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... Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe positiveterminal to mow unevenly. RH side. 6. Whilesittingin the operator'spositionon the tractor,re-startthe CLEANING THE TRACTOR AND DECK Anyfuel or oil spilledon the machineshouldbe wipedoff promptly.Do NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthe deckpulleysor anyother ... maxmum ps. Do notovernf ate. 4. engineand placethe throttleleverin the FAST(rabbit)position. 7. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage),set the parkingbrake,and stop theengine. 3. cidlevelscannotbe checked. IMPORTANT:If removingthe batteryfor any reason,disconnect the NEGATIVE...
... Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe positiveterminal to mow unevenly. RH side. 6. Whilesittingin the operator'spositionon the tractor,re-startthe CLEANING THE TRACTOR AND DECK Anyfuel or oil spilledon the machineshouldbe wipedoff promptly.Do NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthe deckpulleysor anyother ... maxmum ps. Do notovernf ate. 4. engineand placethe throttleleverin the FAST(rabbit)position. 7. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage),set the parkingbrake,and stop theengine. 3. cidlevelscannotbe checked. IMPORTANT:If removingthe batteryfor any reason,disconnect the NEGATIVE...
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... shouldbe approximatelyequal. CHECKING MAIN HARNESS FUSE • A 20 ampfuse is installedin yourtractor'swiringharnessto protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecausedby excessiveamperage. • If theelectricalsystemdoesnot function,or yourtractor'sengine will notcrank,first checkto be certain...furnace,clothesdryeror other gasappliances. Steering and Transmission Linkage Thesteeringtie rod and drag links and the relatedtransmissionlinkage are set at the factoryand shouldnot requirefurtheradjustment. Makecertainthe seat is loweror higherand proceedto the next step. 23 If...
... shouldbe approximatelyequal. CHECKING MAIN HARNESS FUSE • A 20 ampfuse is installedin yourtractor'swiringharnessto protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecausedby excessiveamperage. • If theelectricalsystemdoesnot function,or yourtractor'sengine will notcrank,first checkto be certain...furnace,clothesdryeror other gasappliances. Steering and Transmission Linkage Thesteeringtie rod and drag links and the relatedtransmissionlinkage are set at the factoryand shouldnot requirefurtheradjustment. Makecertainthe seat is loweror higherand proceedto the next step. 23 If...
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... raisethe front of the deck,or counterclockwiseto lowerthe front of the tractor,loosen,but do not f remove,the hexcap screwin the left sideof... pitch of the cuttingdeck issupportedby an adjustablefrontdeck hangerrod.This rod canbe adjustedto set the front to the desiredmowingheightusingthe deck lift lever. 2. Toeventhe deck turnthe...,levelsurface,movethe deckto the midheightposition(thirdor fourthnotch) usingthedeck lift lever.Carefullyrotatethe RH blade(nearestthe dischargechute) so that it is movedto thedesiredheightsetting.If you changeyourcuttingheightduringthe mowingseason,...
... raisethe front of the deck,or counterclockwiseto lowerthe front of the tractor,loosen,but do not f remove,the hexcap screwin the left sideof... pitch of the cuttingdeck issupportedby an adjustablefrontdeck hangerrod.This rod canbe adjustedto set the front to the desiredmowingheightusingthe deck lift lever. 2. Toeventhe deck turnthe...,levelsurface,movethe deckto the midheightposition(thirdor fourthnotch) usingthedeck lift lever.Carefullyrotatethe RH blade(nearestthe dischargechute) so that it is movedto thedesiredheightsetting.If you changeyourcuttingheightduringthe mowingseason,...
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...pivotbar'sup and down movementi,s achieved. Raisethe front of the belt keeperto the bottomof thetractorframe. 10. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage)and engagethe parking brake. 2. DeckLift Arm DeckSupportPin Figure18 Figure19 6. Whileholdingthe front deck hangerrod upwardto clearthe deck ... FrontGauge Lock Wheel b. Pullthe deck supportpin outwardto releasethedeck from the left side of the tractor,locate the deck supportpin on the rear left side of the tractorand set it on the rightfender. 4. j Figure17 Pivot Bar If excessiveplay isexperiencedin the steeringwheel,checkthe...
...pivotbar'sup and down movementi,s achieved. Raisethe front of the belt keeperto the bottomof thetractorframe. 10. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage)and engagethe parking brake. 2. DeckLift Arm DeckSupportPin Figure18 Figure19 6. Whileholdingthe front deck hangerrod upwardto clearthe deck ... FrontGauge Lock Wheel b. Pullthe deck supportpin outwardto releasethedeck from the left side of the tractor,locate the deck supportpin on the rear left side of the tractorand set it on the rightfender. 4. j Figure17 Pivot Bar If excessiveplay isexperiencedin the steeringwheel,checkthe...
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... the top of the bladesalong thecuttingedges, parallelto the trailingedge,at a 250to 300angle. f iMPORTANT:Notethat the starsof the blades(and spindles)are 900 from beneaththe tractor,(referto CuttingDeck Removal)then gentlyflip the deckoverto exposeits underside. . BLADES Be sureto shutthe engineoff, removeignitionkey,disconnectthe sparkplug wire(s) to preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.Protectyourhands b_ usng heavyg...
... the top of the bladesalong thecuttingedges, parallelto the trailingedge,at a 250to 300angle. f iMPORTANT:Notethat the starsof the blades(and spindles)are 900 from beneaththe tractor,(referto CuttingDeck Removal)then gentlyflip the deckoverto exposeits underside. . BLADES Be sureto shutthe engineoff, removeignitionkey,disconnectthe sparkplug wire(s) to preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.Protectyourhands b_ usng heavyg...
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...OEMoriginal replacemenbt elts. grooveof the drivepulleyon the right handspindleassembly.Lift the belt overthe pulleyand out from beneaththe tractor(referto CuttingDeck Removal). 2. NOTE:Itmay be necessaryto cleanthe undersideof the mowingdeck to preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe belt(s). Routetheback ...beltbetween the pulleyand bracket.Slide the beltbetweenthe bottomof the idler pulleyand top of theV- Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor(referto CuttingDeck Removal). 2. Removethe hexscrew,flat washer,lock washer,shoulderspacer, and flangelock nut that thereis a...
...OEMoriginal replacemenbt elts. grooveof the drivepulleyon the right handspindleassembly.Lift the belt overthe pulleyand out from beneaththe tractor(referto CuttingDeck Removal). 2. NOTE:Itmay be necessaryto cleanthe undersideof the mowingdeck to preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe belt(s). Routetheback ...beltbetween the pulleyand bracket.Slide the beltbetweenthe bottomof the idler pulleyand top of theV- Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor(referto CuttingDeck Removal). 2. Removethe hexscrew,flat washer,lock washer,shoulderspacer, and flangelock nut that thereis a...
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...bracketto relieve enoughbelttensionto allowthe belt to be readjusted,in order to the positionthat gives you the mosthorizontalrun of the tractor,slide thedeck under thetractor and align the reardeck hangerbracketswith thedeck lift arms. 2. J Figure25 Usecautionto preventpinchingyourfingerswhen rollingthe belt...CUTTING DECK Thereare two methodsfor reinstallingthemowerdeck on thetractor. Usingthedeck lift lever,lowerthe deck lift arms.Fromeitherside of the tractor,pull the supportpin in the positionshownin Figure24. 3. Slide thedeck forwardand placethe deck front hangerrod into the slotsof...
...bracketto relieve enoughbelttensionto allowthe belt to be readjusted,in order to the positionthat gives you the mosthorizontalrun of the tractor,slide thedeck under thetractor and align the reardeck hangerbracketswith thedeck lift arms. 2. J Figure25 Usecautionto preventpinchingyourfingerswhen rollingthe belt...CUTTING DECK Thereare two methodsfor reinstallingthemowerdeck on thetractor. Usingthedeck lift lever,lowerthe deck lift arms.Fromeitherside of the tractor,pull the supportpin in the positionshownin Figure24. 3. Slide thedeck forwardand placethe deck front hangerrod into the slotsof...
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... fueltank with treatedfuel and run the engineuntil it startsto falter, then usethe choketo keepthe engine runninguntil all fuel in -linefuelfilter nearthe engine. 3. PREPARING THE LAWN TRACTOR • Cleanand lubricatetractorthoroughlyas describedin the lubrication instructions. • Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. Gasolineis extremelyflammableand can be eithercompletelyemptied,or the gasolinemustbe treatedwith a stabilizerto preventdeterioration...
... fueltank with treatedfuel and run the engineuntil it startsto falter, then usethe choketo keepthe engine runninguntil all fuel in -linefuelfilter nearthe engine. 3. PREPARING THE LAWN TRACTOR • Cleanand lubricatetractorthoroughlyas describedin the lubrication instructions. • Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. Gasolineis extremelyflammableand can be eithercompletelyemptied,or the gasolinemustbe treatedwith a stabilizerto preventdeterioration...
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...chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Wash handsafter handling. See Figure1. 2. Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe tractor.Recommended operatingtire pressureis approximately10p.s.ifor the reartires & 14 p.s.i, forthe front tires.Checksidewallof tire for maximump...Positionthe red rubberbootoverthe positivebatteryterminalto help protectit fromcorrosion. IMPORTANTY: ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine. OPENING THE TRACTOR HOOD Toattachthe batterycablesand checkthe engineoil levelthe hood mustbe open . The tires on your unitmay be over...
...chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Wash handsafter handling. See Figure1. 2. Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe tractor.Recommended operatingtire pressureis approximately10p.s.ifor the reartires & 14 p.s.i, forthe front tires.Checksidewallof tire for maximump...Positionthe red rubberbootoverthe positivebatteryterminalto help protectit fromcorrosion. IMPORTANTY: ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine. OPENING THE TRACTOR HOOD Toattachthe batterycablesand checkthe engineoil levelthe hood mustbe open . The tires on your unitmay be over...
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... Figure3 The systemindicatormonitorfeaturesare as describedfor five minuteseverytime the tractor'sengineis startedduring this maintenanceinterval.Followthe oil changeintervalsprovided in Figure3...Releasethe key intothe normalmowingpositiononce engine hasstarted. IMPORTANT:Priorto operatingthe tractor,referto both"Safety InterlockSystem"on page 14and "StartingThe ...also remindtheoperatorof maintenance intervalsfor changingtheengineoil. PTO ParkingBrake "-.. The monitorrecordstheaccumulatedhoursof tractor operation,and displaysthe informationon the LCD hourmeterdisplay (tenthsof an hour...
... Figure3 The systemindicatormonitorfeaturesare as describedfor five minuteseverytime the tractor'sengineis startedduring this maintenanceinterval.Followthe oil changeintervalsprovided in Figure3...Releasethe key intothe normalmowingpositiononce engine hasstarted. IMPORTANT:Priorto operatingthe tractor,referto both"Safety InterlockSystem"on page 14and "StartingThe ...also remindtheoperatorof maintenance intervalsfor changingtheengineoil. PTO ParkingBrake "-.. The monitorrecordstheaccumulatedhoursof tractor operation,and displaysthe informationon the LCD hourmeterdisplay (tenthsof an hour...
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...usedfor quick stops,or settingtheparkingbrake.This pedal mustbe fully depressedto activatethe safetyinterlockswitchwhen startingthe tractor. Theforwardcontrol pedalis locatedon the rightsideof the tractor,at the frontof the rightrunningboard.Depressthe forwardcontrolpedal to 4".Eachof the six indexnotchesrepresentan approximately... depressed,the fasterthetractorwill travel.The tractorwill slow and the pedalwill returnto itsoriginal positionwhen released. PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) CONTROL KNOB F PTO Toengagethe electricPTOand providepowerto the cuttingdeck, pull outwardon the PTOcontrol knob....
...usedfor quick stops,or settingtheparkingbrake.This pedal mustbe fully depressedto activatethe safetyinterlockswitchwhen startingthe tractor. Theforwardcontrol pedalis locatedon the rightsideof the tractor,at the frontof the rightrunningboard.Depressthe forwardcontrolpedal to 4".Eachof the six indexnotchesrepresentan approximately... depressed,the fasterthetractorwill travel.The tractorwill slow and the pedalwill returnto itsoriginal positionwhen released. PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) CONTROL KNOB F PTO Toengagethe electricPTOand providepowerto the cuttingdeck, pull outwardon the PTOcontrol knob....
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... machine indoorsor whilethe engineis hot or running .Allowengine to coolat least two minutesbeforerefueling. • If gasolineis spilled,wipeit off the engine if theoperatorleavesthe tractor'sseatwith the PTO(Blade Engage)knobengaged,regardlessof whetherthe parkingbrake is engaged. • With the ignitionkey in the NORMALMOWINGposition,the electricPTOclutchwill automaticallyshutoff if the PTOknobis in place and working...
... machine indoorsor whilethe engineis hot or running .Allowengine to coolat least two minutesbeforerefueling. • If gasolineis spilled,wipeit off the engine if theoperatorleavesthe tractor'sseatwith the PTO(Blade Engage)knobengaged,regardlessof whetherthe parkingbrake is engaged. • With the ignitionkey in the NORMALMOWINGposition,the electricPTOclutchwill automaticallyshutoff if the PTOknobis in place and working...
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... key switchmodule. 2. STARTING THE ENGINE was desic )rotection. Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any damage.Repairthe damagebeforerestartingand operating. 1. Start engineas instructedin the StartingThe Enginesection. 2. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage)knob. 3. Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake. 4. Pullthe chokecontrol knoboutwardintothe fullchoke position(a warm enginemay notrequirechoking). 5. NOTE:Donot usethe chokecontrolto enrichthe fuel mixture,except as the enginewarmsup. Thekey is placedin eitherthe...
... key switchmodule. 2. STARTING THE ENGINE was desic )rotection. Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any damage.Repairthe damagebeforerestartingand operating. 1. Start engineas instructedin the StartingThe Enginesection. 2. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage)knob. 3. Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake. 4. Pullthe chokecontrol knoboutwardintothe fullchoke position(a warm enginemay notrequirechoking). 5. NOTE:Donot usethe chokecontrolto enrichthe fuel mixture,except as the enginewarmsup. Thekey is placedin eitherthe...