N689
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
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to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized
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CUSTOMERSUPPORT
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and service. Please refer to the
3erformance, power-rating, specifications, warranty engine
manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more
information.
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
or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
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.
2. Befamiliar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
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.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object
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.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
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.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of
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.
8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation and while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown
objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to
the eyes.
9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and
jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not
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:
1.
2.
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
1.
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.
g.
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:
1.
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.
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.
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.
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
your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
UJ
tJ3 Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
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.
Steering
Wheel Cap
Hex Bolt
& Washer
Steering
Shaft
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.
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 __,_'_
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
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.
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.
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
Figure 3
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
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
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.
SECTION4: CONTROLS
A
D
DDD
NN_N
NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown _r clarity
DDDDD
A Clutch-brake Pedal
B Throttle Control Lever
C Deck Engagement / Lift Lever
Figure 4
D
E
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
WARNING: Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always disengaged
PTO, Shift into neutral, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
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
c.o.oi ,1Position
Fast (_
Position
Slow
Position (_
IMPORTANT:When operating the tractorwith the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
10
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
Shift
Knob
motion when the moving shift lever.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may
result in serious damage to the tractor's transmission.
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
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
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.
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.
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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
,_ 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.
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.
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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