Troybilt N689, J689, 13AN689G766, 13AJ689G766 Owner’s Manual

TRilY RILT

Operator's Manual

Lawn Tractor Models

J689 -- Tufty®

N689 -- Tufty®

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator, In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,

Troy-Bilt LLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00924

(10/9/2003)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page Content Page

Customer Support 2 Maintenance 17 Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Service 19

Tractor Set-up 8 Off-season Storage 23

Controls 10 Attachments & Accessories 24

Operation 11 Parts List 25

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

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service dealer.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CUSTOMERSUPPORT

Pleasedo NOTreturntheunit to the retailer withoutfirstcontactingCustomerSupport.

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maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

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The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regard to

3erformance, power-rating, specifications, warranty engine

manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.

and service. Please refer to the

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger

the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this man-

ual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

,_ WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the

2. Befamiliar with all controls and their proper

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of

8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles

9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-

or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not

machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

proper instruction.

injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could

be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a walt or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and

jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never

operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.

operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on

any public roadway.

15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

17. Never carry passengers.

18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over

accident.

19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop

before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or

making any adjustments.

21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer ortruck. This unit should not

be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury.The unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,door

openingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor pulledfromtheunit,whichcouldresultinserious

injury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe brakepedalcompletelyandshiftintoneutralbefore

attemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential grassofaheightnomorethan10".Donotattempt

tomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g., pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleaves

maycontacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildupon themowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved forthismachinebythemachinemanufacturer. Read,understandandfollowallinstructions providedwiththeapprovedaccessoryor

attachment.

28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers fromseriousinjury.

29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyour

customerservicerepresentativeforassistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow

it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. Ifthe slope is greater than

15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could

result.

DO:

Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve

stability.

5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the

machine.

6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn

over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your

foot on the ground.

4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over- speeding may cause the operator to lose control of

the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to overturn).

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often

attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never

assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in

watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters

the area.

c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand

downforsmallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously injuredorinterferewithsafemachine operation.

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,doorways,shrubs,treesorother objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofachild

whomayrunintothemachine.

f. Disengagethecuttingblade(s)before

shiftinginreverse.The"No-Cut-InReverse"

featureisaremindernottocutinreverseand tohelpavoidbackoveraccidents.Donot

defeatit.

g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunning

engines.Theycansufferburnsfromahot muffler.

h. Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto

preventunauthorizedoperation.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperate themachine.Children14yearsoldandovershould readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesinthismanualandshouldbetrained andsupervisedbyaparent.

TOWING

1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except

at the hitch point.

2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on

slopes.

3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is

spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle oron a

truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always

place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

c. When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. Ifthis is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the

fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

f. Neverfuel machine indoors. g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

engine ishot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

h. Never overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more

than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to

allow space for fuel expansion. i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine

and equipment. Move unit to another area.

Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of

grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean

up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel

soaked debris. I. Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, spark or

pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,

furnace, clothes dryer or other gas

appliances. m. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes

before storing.

GENERAL SERVICE:

1. Never run an engine indoors orin a poorly

ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have

stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended

starting.

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time

frame, your unit should be serviced professionally

by an authorized MTD Service Dealer.

4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.

5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at

frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,

visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked).

Replacetheblade(s)withtheoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

7. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

8. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor othersafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

9. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)andground againsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machineforanydamage.Repairthedamage beforestartingandoperating.

10.Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsorrepairsto themachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY- Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who

read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

11.Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge coveraresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents andreplaceimmediatelywithodginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

12.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.

13.Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

14.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,etc.toprotecttheenvironment.

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

' COUPANDDOWNSLOPES,OUTACROSS.

• AVOIDSUDDENTURNS,

• DONOTOPERATETHEUNiTWHEREIT

COULDSUPORTIP=

* IFMACHRESTOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP

BLADE(S)ANDBACKDOWNHILLULOWLY,

• DONOTMOW WHENCHILDREN

OROTHERSAREAROUND.

* REVERCERRyCHILDRENEVENWITH

BLADESOFF.

• LOOKDOWN& BEDIOUREFOREA_ND

WHILEBACKING.

t KEEPSAFETYDEVICES(GUANDS_

SHIELDS,ANDSWITCHES_ETC.)

INPLACEANDWORKING.

• REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULD BETHROWNBYTHEULARE(S),

, KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALL

CONTROLS.

• RESt_E ULARE(S)ANDED61REARE STOPPEDREFOREPLACINGHANDS

ORFRETNEARBLARE(S).

• BEFORELEAVIOUOPERATOR'SPosmoN, OISEDGACEBLADE(S),PLACETRECONTROL

LEVERIN NEUTRAL,ENGAGEPARKING BRAKE,SHUTOFFANDREMOVEREY.

READ OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

OR A FENCE POST

hlWARNING

m_ DOnot mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower

could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain

tJ3 Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

SECTION3: TRACTORSET-UP

IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before

starting the engine and operating. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit

is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward.

ToolsRequiredForAssembly

(1) 1/2" socket wrench (for steering wheel)

AttachingTheSteeringWheel

1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering

shaft.

3. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 1.

4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks"

into place.

1. Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of the seat) inside the slot openings in the seat pivot bracket. Figure 2.

2. Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot bracket, lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket with the remaining two holes in the seat's base.

3. Select desired position for the seat, and secure with the two knobs removed earlier. See Figure 2.

KnobAdjustment

Knobs_

Shoulder __,_'_

Steering

Wheel Cap

Hex Bolt

& Washer

Shaft

Steering

Figure 1

AttachingTheSeat

NOTE: For shipping masons, seats are either

fastened to the tractor seat's pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. In either case, free the seat form its shipping position and

remove the two knobs from the bottom of seat before proceeding with applicable instructions below.

Figure 2

GasandOilFill-up

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of 1-1/2 gallons. Do not overfill.

,_ WARNING: Use extreme care when

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator!Owner Manual

packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the

engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.

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.

ShippingBraceRemoval

_, WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's

engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace.

Locate the shipping brace and accompanying warning tag found on the right side of the mower, between the discharge chute and the cutting deck. See Figure 3.

Warning Tag

While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index

finger and rotating it clockwise.

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for

packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding

mower. WARNING: The mowing deck iscapable of

throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the

proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

TirePressure

any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under pressure should be maintained at all times.

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i, for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

Figure 3

SECTION4: CONTROLS

DDD

NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown _r clarity

A Clutch-brake Pedal

B Throttle Control Lever

C Deck Engagement / Lift Lever

IgnitionSwitch o.

The ignition switch is located on the right side of the tractor's

dash.To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.

Refer to StartingThe Engineon page 12 of this manual for

detailed starting instructions

machine unattended. Always disengaged

WARNING: Never leave a running

PTO, Shift into neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent

unintended starting.

NN_N

DDDDD

Figure 4

Ignition Switch

Shift Lever

F Speed Control Lever / Parking Brake

ThrottleControlLever

The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the

tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine

and, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also.

When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform

engine speed. Refer to StartingTheEngineon

page 12 of this manual for detailed starting instructions

IMPORTANT:When operating the tractorwith the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is

always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

c.o.oi ,1Position

Fast (_

Position

Slow

Position (_

SpeedControlLever

The speed control lever, located on the right side of

the center console, allows you to regulate the ground

speed of the lawn tractor. To use, depress the clutch- brake pedal and move the lever out of the parking

brake notch and forward to increase the tractor's

ground speed. When a desired speed has been

reached, release the lever into an appropriate notch to

maintain that speed. To slow the tractor's

ground speed, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control

rearward and release it into a notch.

lever

Clutch-brakePedal

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds (Refer to SpeedControlLever).

Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc

brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.

NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the

engine. Refer to SafetyInterlockSwitcheson page 11.

ParkingBrake

To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedal. Move the speed control lever all the way to the rear and release it into the parking brake position.

Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking

brake to engage. To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake

pedal and move the speed control lever out of the notches to the desired position. Release the speed control lever and the clutch-brake pedal.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator

leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine

will automatically shut of_

IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

ShiftLever

The shift lever is located in the center of the console and has three

positions, F (Forward),

N (Neutral) and R

(Reverse). See Figure

4. The clutch-brake

pedal must be fully depressed and the

tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift lever.

IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor's transmission.

Shift

Knob

NOTE: If difficulty is encountered while attempting to

shift, release the clutch-brake pedal slightly before fully depressing the pedal again.

DeckEngagement/ LiftLever

Found on the fight side of the tractor, the deck engagement/lift lever is used to set the mowing deck's cutting height and engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To operate, move the lever to the right and forward, before placing it a notch for your desired cutting height. Moving the lever to the fight and all the way rearward placing it into the

BLADES STOP position disengages power to the cutting deck/attachment.

NOTE: The deck engagement/lift lever must be in the

disengaged (BLADES STOP) position when starting the engine, when travefing in reverse and if the operator

leaves the seat.

SECTION5: OPERATION

SafetyInterlockSystem

,_ WARNING: Read, understand, and follow

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. Ifthe interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.

all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Contact an authorized service dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the deck engagement/lift lever is in the disengaged (BLADES STOP) position.

The engine wilt automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.

WARNING

AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH

GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIR

IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE

AROUND. NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.

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

PARKING BRAKE, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READOPERATOR'SMANUAL

The engine will automatically sh ut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the deck engagement/ lift lever in ANY position other than BLADES STOP. The engine wilt automatically shut off if the deck engagement/lift lever is moved out of the BLADES STOP position with the shift lever in R (reverse).

BeforeStartingEngine

IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key inthe 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, move the throttle control into the FAST position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT leave the throttle control in the choke position while operating the tractor. Doing so will

result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poody.

NOTE: If Starting problems are encounterod, refer to

TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDEon page 24.

Stoppingthe 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 deck engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. Depress the clutch-brake pedal to bdng the tractor

to a complete stop.

Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position. Engage the tractor's parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.

,_ WARNING: Read, understand, and follow

all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

StartingtheEngine

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 TRACTORSET-UPon page 8 of this

manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch. Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. Engage the tractor's parking brake. Activate the choke control by moving the throttle lever all the way forward. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position.

OperatingTheLawnTractor

WARNING: Always look down and behind

before and while backing up to avoid a back- over accident.

WARNING: Before leaving the operator's

position. Always place the deck engagement/ lift lever in the BLADES STOP position, shift into neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Move throttle control lever to full throttle.

NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle

control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position.

Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch-brake pedal and positioning the speed control lever in desired position.

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