Weed Eater 435073, Operator'S Manual

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NOTE:

  Under certain conditions when tractor is standing 

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may 

cause “brown ing” of grass.  To eliminate this possibility, al-

ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION:  Always stop tractor com-

 plete ly, as described above, before leav-

 ing the operator's position; to empty 

grass catch er, etc.

OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can  result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result 

in severe eye dam age.  Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or 

per form ing any adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles 

or stan dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-

 ing  switch.  When engine is running, any attempt by the 

op er a tor to leave the seat without first setting the parking 

brake will shut off the engine.
• 

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position 

and hold.

• 

Place parking brake lever  in “ENGAGED” position and 

re lease pressure from clutch/brake pedal.  Pedal should 

re main in “BRAKE” position.  Make sure parking brake 

will hold tractor secure.

PARKING BRAKE 

"DISENGAGED" 

POSITION

Fig. 5

CLUTCH/BRAKE 

PEDAL "DRIVE" 

POSITION

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

MOWER BLADES -

•  To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever 

to “DIS EN GAGED” po si tion.

GROUND DRIVE -

•  To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into 

full “BRAKE” po si tion.

•  Move gearshift  lever to neutral po si tion.
ENGINE - 

• 

Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) 

position.

NOTE:

  Failure to move throttle control between half and 

full speed (fast) position, before stop ping may cause engine 

to “back fire”.
•  Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and remove key.  

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent 

un au tho rized use.

•  Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: 

 LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY 

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY 

TO BE DIS CHARGED, (DEAD).

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH 

LEVER "ENGAGED" 

POSITION

IGNITION KEY

"DIS EN GAGED"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"EN GAGED"

POSITION

GEAR SHIFT 

LEVER

THROT TLE/

CHOKE

CONTROL

LEVER

"BRAKE"

POSITION

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• 

Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces 

the engine's operating efficiency.

•  Full speed (fast) of fers the best mower per for mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD  

(See Fig. 5)

The direction and speed of movement  is controlled by the 

gearshift  lever. 
•  Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and 

gearshift lever in neutral position.

•  Move gearshift lever to desired  position. 
•  Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start  move-

ment.

IMPORTANT:

  BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP 

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE 

TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR 

TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT  

(See Fig. 5)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the 

cutting height.
•  Grasp lift lever.
•  Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired 

position.

The cutting  height  range is  approximately 1-1/2" to  4".  

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip 

with the engine not running.  These heights are approximate 

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of 

grass and types of grass being mowed.
•  The average lawn should be cut to approximately 

2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot 

months.  For healthier and better looking lawns, mow 

often and after moderate growth.

•  For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height 

should be mowed twice.  Make the first cut relatively 

high; the second to desired height.