Bolens 138-784-401 - Manual (Page 12)

FIGURE 12.
NOTE
The clutch-brake pedal must
depressed to start the engine.
be
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch brake
pedal and pull up the parking brake knob. It w II stay
in the raised position. To release the parking Drake,
depress and release the clutch-brake pedal. See figure
12
.
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 kver to
the right and then forward. See figure 12.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) LEVER
The PTO lever is located on the right side Df the
dashboard. To engage the PTO, lift the lever slow ly and
lock it into the notch. See figure 10.
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.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
The unit is equipped with three indicator lights, located
in the steering wheel. If a light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
CLUTCH—Depress the clutch pedal.
PTO—Disengage the PTO lever.
REVERSE—Designates
unit is in reverse. Use
Caution.
OPERATION
CAUTION
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) • NEVER CARRY CHILDREN
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS AND SWITCHES)
IN PLACE AND WORKING
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY BLADE(S)
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHEN CHILDREN AND OTHERS
ARE AROUND
• ALWAYS LOOK BEHIND THE UNIT BEFORE BACKING UP
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP
• IF THE UNIT STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
SLOWLY DOWNHILL
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC­
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S)
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION SHUT ENGINE OFF
AND REMOVE KEY
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as Instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your trac­
tor. Read instructions carefully.
NOTE
Your tractor is shipped without oil;
however, a small amount of oil may be
present from the factory. Do not overfill.
Ac
WARNING i
Never fill fuel tank indoors, with en­
gine running or while engine is hot.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
NOTE
This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your pro­
tection. 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 addi­
tion, 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, the
engine will shut off.
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