MTD OEM-190-821 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 14)

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.

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