Yard Machines 840 Thru 849 - Manual (Page 17)

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Figure 20
LIFT LEVER
The five position lift lever is used to change the
operating position of the attachments. To operate, pull
the lever towards you. To release, move the lever to the
right and then forward. See Figure 18.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) LEVER
The PTO lever is located on the right side of the
dashboard. The PTO lever is used to engage and
disengage the power to the attachments. To engage
the PTO, lift the lever slowly and lock it into the notch.
See Figure 18.
NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged
position (down) when starting the engine, when shifting
into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
SECTION 7: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check oil level and add if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your tractor. Read
instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; however,
you must check the oil level before operating. Be
careful not to overfill.
The gasoline tank is located under the seat. The filler
neck is behind the seat. Do not overfill
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is hot.
STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The purpose of
the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from
cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is
depressed and the PTO lever is in the disengaged
position. In addition, the PTO lever must be in the
disengaged position when the unit is put into reverse or
the engine will shut off. If the operator leaves the seat
with the PTO lever engaged and/or without setting the
parking brake, the engine will shut off.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning
because it is a safety device, designed for
protection.
• Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (down)
position.
• Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the parking
brake.
• Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
• Set the throttle control in the FAST position.
• Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may not
require choking).
• Turn the ignition key to the right to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
Speed
Control
Lever
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. •AVOID SUD-
DEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR
TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE
AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACK-
ING.
• 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 BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE
KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING