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WARNING: 
Keep hands and feet away
from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck. 
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 to Leveling the Deck on page 17 of this manual for 
more detailed instructions regarding various deck 
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: 
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE: 
Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF) 
position.
Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) 
position.
Pull the choke control outward.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START 
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It 
will return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT:
 Do NOT hold the key in the START 
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so 
may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control 
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE: 
Do NOT leave the choke control on while
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. 
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: 
If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting
and operating
If the blades are engaged, place the PTO knob in 
the disengaged (OFF) position.
Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF 
position. 
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent 
unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING: 
Avoid sudden starts, ex-
cessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: 
Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing
the brake pedal and engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the ignition key off and remove the key.
Depress the brake pedal to release the parking 
brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever 
into the FAST (rabbit) position.
IMPORTANT:
 Do NOT use the shift lever to change the 
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always 
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete 
stop before shifting.
To move forward, place the shift lever in the 
FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive 
pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the 
REVERSE position, check that the area behind is 
clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there 
while gently pushing the parking brake button 
inward.
Hold the parking brake button in while removing 
your foot from the brake pedal.
Once engaged, the parking brake button and the 
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
To disengage the parking brake: 
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE: 
The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine 
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING: 
Do not mow on inclines with a
slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of
approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The
tractor could overturn and cause serious
injury.
Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction 
on slopes.