SANLI TBH 1066A User manual

Advanced Engine-powered Lawnmower
PLEASE KEEP THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE
TBH 1066A
TBM 1066A

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CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES 02
1.GENERAL OPERATION 02
2.SLOPE OPERATION 02
3.CHILDREN 03
4.TOWING 03
5.SERVICE 03
UNASSEMBLED PARTS 05
ASSEMBLY 06
OPERATION 09
OPERATION (TBH 1066 A ONLY) 10
OPERATION (TBM 1066 A ONLY) 16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 24
STORAGE 29
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 30

02
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
DANGER: THIS CUTTING 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.
1.GENERAL OPERATION
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanualbeforestarting.Donot
puthandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthe
machine.
•Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliar
withtheinstructions,tooperatethemachine.
Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,
etc.,whichcouldbepickedupandthrownby
theblades.Besuretheareaisclearofbystanders
beforeoperating.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.Nevercarrypassengers.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile
backing.
•Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtowardanyone.
Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawallor
obstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward
theoperator.Stopthebladeswhencrossinggravel
surfaces.Donotoperatemachinewithoutthe
dischargechute,orothersafetydevicesinplace
andworking.
•Slowdownbeforeturning.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Always
turnoffblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,and
removekeysbeforedismounting.
WARNING: In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making
repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
WARNING: Do not coast down a
hill in neutral, you may lose control
of the tractor.
WARNING: Tow only the
attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer
of your tractor. Use common sense
when towing. Operate only at the
lowest possible speed when on a
slope. Too heavy of a load, while on
a slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground
and cause you to lose control of
your tractor.
•Disengagebladeswhennotmowing.Shutoff
engineandwaitforallpartstocometoacomplete
stopbeforecleaningthemachine,orunclogging
thedischargechute.
•Operatemachineonlyindaylightorgoodartificial
light.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe
influenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roads.
•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineontoatrailerortruck.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperating
machine.
•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand
above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding
mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower
safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers
fromseriousinjury.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationfor
wheelweightsorcounterweights.
•Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leavesorotherdebris
build-upwhichcantouchhotexhaust/engine
partsandburn.Donotallowthemowerdeckto
blowleavesorotherdebriswhichcancausebuild-
uptooccur.Cleananyoilorfuelspillagebefore
operatingorstoringthemachine.Allowmachine
tocoolbeforestorage.
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2.SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and tipover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires
extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or
if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
•Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe
machine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Choosealowgroundspeedsothatyouwillnot
havetostoporshiftwhileontheslope.
•Donotmowonwetgrass.Tiresmaylosetraction.
Alwayskeepthemachineingearwhengoing
downslopes.Donotshifttoneutralandcoast
downhill.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningonaslope.If
thetireslosetraction,disengagethebladesand
proceedslowlystraightdowntheslope.
•Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection,
whichcouldcausethemachinetorollover.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingmachinewithgrass

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Safe Operation Practices for Ride - On Mowers
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catchersorotherattachments;theycanaffectthe
stabilityofthemachine.
•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyour
footontheground.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll
overifawheelisovertheedgeoriftheedgecaves
in.
3.CHILDREN
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.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinthe
watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.
•Bealertandturnmachineoffifachildentersthe
area.
•Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesshutoff.
Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterfere
withsafemachineoperation.Childrenwhohave
beengivenridesinthepastmaysuddenlyappearin
themowingareaforanotherrideandberunover
orbackedoverbythemachine.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyour
viewofachild.
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4.TOWING
•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesigned
fortowing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexcept
atthehitchpoint.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationfor
weightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowing
onslopes.Neverallowchildrenorothersinoron
towedequipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.Travel
slowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
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5.SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF PETROL
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
use extreme care in handling gasoline. Petrol is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyapprovedpetrolcontainer.
•Neverremovepetrolcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverfuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopenflame,spark,orpilotlightsuchas
onawaterheaterorotherappliances.
•Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers
onthegroundawayfromyourvehiclewhenfilling.
•Removepetrolpoweredequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthis
isnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwith
aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromapetrol
dispensernozzle.
•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.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Neveroverfillfueltank.Replacepetrolcapand
tightensecurely.
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GENERAL SERVICE
•Neveroperatemachineinaclosedarea.
•Keepallnutsandboltstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
•Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.
•Cleanoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-soaked
debris.
•Allowmachinetocoolbeforestoring.
•Ifyoustrikeaforeignobject,stopandinspectthe
machine.
•Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.
•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe
enginerunning.
•Checkthedischargechutefrequentlyandreplace
withmanufacturer'srecommendedparts,when
necessary.
•Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice
asrequired.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
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•Besuretheareaisclearofbystandersbefore
operating.
•Stopmachineifanyoneentersthearea.
•Nevercarrypassengers.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile
backing.
•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesshutoff.
•Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterfere
withsafemachineoperation.Childrenwhohave
beengivenridesinthepastmaysuddenlyappearin

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themowingareaforanotherrideandberunover
orbackedoverbythemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinthe
watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe
operator.
•Bealertandturnmachineoffifachildentersthe
area.
•Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
•Mowupanddownslopes(15°Max),notacross.
Bealertandturnmachineoffifachildentersthe
area.
•Choosealowgroundspeedsothatyouwillnot
havetostoporshiftwhileontheslope.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningonaslope.If
thetireslosetraction,disengagethebladesand
proceedslowlystraightdowntheslope.
•Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill,disengage
blades,shiftintoreverseandbackdownslowly.
•Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary,andthen,
turnslowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.
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TBH 1066 A SPECIFICATIONS
Petrol Tank Capacity
and Type
5.5 Litres
Unleaded Regular
Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity 1.4L
Spark Plug Champion RCJ8Y
(Gap: .030")
Reverse Forward: 0-10.2km/h
Reverse: 0-3.4km/h
Charging System 14 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
Battery Model 6-GFM-33 12V 32Ah (20h)
TBM 1066 A SPECIFICATIONS
Petrol Tank Capacity
and Type
5.5 Litres
Unleaded Regular
Oil Type (API-SG-SL) SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity 1.4L
Spark Plug Champion RCJ8Y (Gap:
.030")
Speed
Forward:
First gear 0-2.29km/h
Second gear 0~3.03Km/h
Third gear 0~4.71Km/h
Fourth gear 0~7.06m/h
Fifth 0~8.98Km/h
Sixth 0~11.52Km/h
Reverse 0-3.53km/h
Charging System 14 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
Battery Model 6-GFM-33 12V 32Ah (20h)
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a
new tractor. It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot
easily remedy, please contact your nearest
authorized service center/ department. We have
competent, well-trained technicians and the proper
tools to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions
will enable you to assemble and maintain your
tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY
RULES".
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Readandobservethesafetyrules.
•Followaregularscheduleinmaintaining,caringfor
andusingyourtractor.
•Followtheinstructionsunder"Maintenance"and
"Storage"sectionsofthismanual.
WARNING: This tractor 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.

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Steering
Extension
Shaft
SEAT
Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use
Slope Sheet
Keys
Steering
Boot
Hex Bolt
Large
Flat Washer
Steering Wheel

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ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled
for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you
assembled must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
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Asocketwrenchsetwillmakeassemblyeasier.
Standardwrenchsizesarelisted.
(1)15mmwrenchUtilityknife
(2)11mmwrenchTirepressuregauge
(2)13mmwrenchPliers
(1)14mmwrench
Whenrightorlefthandismentionedinthisman
ual,itmeanswhenyouareintheoperatingposition
(seatedbehindthesteeringwheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM UNPACK
CARTON
•Removeallaccessibleloosepartsandpartscartons
fromcarton.
•Cutalongdottedlinesonallfourpanelsofcarton.
•Removeendpanelsandlaysidepanelsflat.
•Removemowerandpackingmaterials.
•Checkforanyadditionalloosepartsorcartonsand
remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING HEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
•Slideextensionshaftontolowersteeringshaft.
•Placetabsofsteeringbootovertabslotsindash
andpushdowntosecure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
•Positionfrontwheelsofthetractorsotheyare
pointingstraightforward.
•Removesteeringwheeladapterfromsteering
wheelandslideadapterontosteeringshaft
extension.
•Positionsteeringwheelsocrossbarsarehorizontal
(lefttoright)andslideinsidebootandonto
adapter.
•Assemblelargeflatwasher,5/16lockwasher,5/16
hexboltandtightensecurely.
•Snapsteeringwheelinsertintocenterofsteering
wheel.
•Removeprotectivematerialsfromtractorhoodand
grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
TAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES
WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
FIG. 1

ASSEMBLY
07
INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 2 and 3)
1.Screwthetwoboltsandnuts(AinFig2)tightlyto
assemblethecushion(withbottomplate)ontothe
seatframe.Asocketwrenchsetwillmakeassmbly
easier.
2.Pushseatadjustmentlever(BinFig3)outwards
(directionCinFig3).
3)


3.Keepleverpushoutwards,andslideseatbackwards.
4.Checkthattheseatispisitionedcorrectly.

ASSEMBLY
08
NOTE: Youmaynowrollyourtractoroffthecrate.
Followtheappropriateinstructionbelowtoremove
thetractorfromthecrate.
WARNING: Beforestarting,read,understandand
followallinstructionsintheOperationsectionofthis
manual.Besuretractorisinawell-ventilatedarea.Be
suretheareainfrontoftractorisclearofotherpeople
andobjects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
•Raiseattachmentliftlevertoitshighestposition.
•Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingbrakepedal.
•Placefreewheelcontrolin"transmissiondisengaged
position"(See"TOTRANSPORT"intheOperation
sectionofthismanual).
•Rolltractorforwardoffcrate.
•Removebandingholdingthedeflectorshieldup
againsttractor.
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE
Thetyresonyourtractorwereoverinflatedatthe
factoryforshippingpurposes.Correcttyrepressures
areimportantforbestcuttingperformance.Reduce
tyrepressurestoPSIshownontyres.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

Forbestcuttingresults,mowerdeckshouldbe
properlyleveled.See"TOLEVELMOWERDECK"inthe
ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthismanual.
Checkforproperpositionofallbelts.Seethefigures
thatareshownforreplacingmotionandmower
bladedrivebeltsintheServiceandAdjustments
sectionofthismanual.Verifythatthebeltsarerouted
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Afteryoulearnhowtooperateyourtractor,check
toseethatthebrakeisoperatingproperly.See"TO
CHECKBRAKE"intheServiceandAdjustmentssection
ofthismanual.
CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
√Allassemblyinstructionshavebeencompleted.
√Noremainingloosepartsincarton.
√Batteryisproperlypreparedandcharged.
√Seatisadjustedcomfortablyandtightened
securely.
√Alltyresareproperlyinflated.(Forshipping
purposes,thetyreswereoverinflatedatthe
factory).
√Besuremowerdeckisproperlyleveledside-to-
side/front-to-rearforbestcuttingresults.(Tyres
mustbeproperlyinflatedforleveling).
√Checkmoweranddrivebelts.Besuretheyare
routedproperlyaroundpulleysandinsideall
beltkeepers.
√Checkwiring.Seethatallconnectionsarestill
secureandwiresareproperlyclamped.
√Beforedrivingtractor,besurefreewheel
controlisin"transmissionengaged"position
(see"TOTRANSPORT"intheOperationsection
ofthismanual).
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT ITEMS:
√Engineoilisatproperlevel.
√Fueltankisfilledwithfresh,clean,regular
unleadedgasoline.
√Becomefamiliarwithallcontrols,theirlocation
andfunction.Operatethembeforeyoustart
theengine.
√Besurebrakesystemisinsafeoperating
condition.
√BesureOperatorPresenceSystemandReverse
OperationSystem(ROS)areworkingproperly
(SeetheOperationandMaintenancesections
inthismanual).
√Itisimportanttopurgethetransmission
beforeoperatingyourtractorforthefirst
time.Followproperstartingandtransmission
purginginstructions(See“TOSTARTENGINE”
and“PURGETRANSMISSION”intheOperation
sectionofthismanual).

09
OPERATION
These symbols appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and
understand their meaning.
FAST SLOW
CHOKE
REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW IGNITION SWITCH
ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT
BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD
FUEL
LIGHTS ON CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
15
15
ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED
DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS
(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)
FREE WHEEL
(Automatic Models only)
Failure to follow instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
The safety alert symbol is used to
identify safety information about
hazards which can result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
DANGERindicatesahazardwhich,ifnot
avoided,willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
WARNINGindicatesahazardwhich,ifnot
avoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTIONindicatesahazardwhich,ifnot
avoided,mightresultinminorormoderate
injury.
CAUTIONwhenusedwithoutthealert
symbol,indicatesasituationthatcouldresult
indamagetothetractorand/orengine.
HOT SURFACESindicatesahazardwhich,
ifnotavoided,couldresultindeath,serious
injuryand/orpropertydamage.
FIREindicatesahazardwhich,ifnot
avoided,couldresultindeath,seriousinjury
and/orpropertydamage.

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OPERATION (TBH 1066 A ONLY)
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
SERVICE REMINDER
/ HOURMETER
Fig.6
BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH
IGITION SWITCH
FORWARD DRIVE
PEDAL
REVERSE DRIVE
PEDAL
THROTTLE CONTROL
BRAKE PEDAL
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
BLADE LIFT LEVER
FREEWHEEL CONROL
(A) BLADE LIFT LEVER - Usedtoraise,lower,and
adjustthemowerdeck.
(B) BRAKE PEDAL-Usedforbrakingthetractorand
startingtheengine.
(C) PARKING BRAKE LEVER -Locksbrakepedalinto
thebrakeposition.
(D) THROTTLE CONTROL-Usedtocontrolengine
speed.
(E) CLUTCH SWITCH-Usedtoengagethemower
blades.
(F) IGNITION SWITCH-Usedforstartingand
stoppingtheengine.
(G) LIGHT SWITCH -Turnstheheadlightsonandoff.
(H) FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL -Usedforforward
movementoftractor.
(I) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL-Usedforreverse
movementoftractor.
(J) FREEWHEEL CONTROL-Disengages
transmissionforpushingorslowlytowingthetractor
withtheengineoff.
(K) CHOKE CONTROL -Usedwhenstartingacold
engine.
(L) SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER -Indicates
whenserviceisrequiredfortheengineandmower.

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OPERATION (TBH 1066 A ONLY)
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine is running,
any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
without first setting the parking brake will shut
off the engine.
•Depressclutch/brakepedal(B)allthewaydown
andhold.
•Pullparkingbrakelever(C)upandhold,release
pressurefromclutch/brakepedal(B),thenrelease
parkingbrakelever.Pedalshouldremaininbrake
position.
•Makesureparkingbrakewillholdtractorsecure.
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
MOWER BLADES -
•Tostopmowerblades.Pushswitchto
“DISENGAGED"position( ).

DRIVE -
Tostopdrive,depressbrakepedalintofull“BRAKE”
position.
IMPORTANT: FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE
PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN
NOT DEPRESSED.
ENGINE-
Move throttle control (D) between half and full
speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping
may cause engine to "backfire".
•Turnignitionkey(F)to"ST0P"positionandremove
key.
•Alwaysremovekeywhenleavingtractortoprevent
unauthorizeduse.
•Neverusethechoketostoptheengine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN
ANY P0SITI0N OTHER THAN "ST0P" WILL CAUSE
THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED. (DEAD).
NOTE: Undercertainconditionswhentractoris
standingidlewiththeenginerunning,hotengine
exhaustgasesmaycause"browning"ofgrass.To
eliminatethispossibility,alwaysstopenginewhen
stoppingtractorongrassareas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor
completely, as described above, and
set parking brake before leaving the
operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
(See Fig.9)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
•Operatingengineatlessthanfullspeed(fast)
reducestheengine'soperatingefficiency.
•Fullspeed(fast)offersthebestmower
performance.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N) (See
Fig. 9)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a
cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.
•Toengagechokecontrol(N),pullknobout.Slowly
pushknobintodisengage.

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OPERATION (TBH 1066 A ONLY)
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD (See Fig. 10)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled
by the forward and reverse drive pedals.
•Starttractorandreleaseparkingbrake.
•Slowlydepressforward(K)orreverse(L)drivepedal
tobeginmovementGroundspeedincreasesthe
furtherdownthepedalisdepressed.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 11)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
•Putattachmentliftleverindesiredcuttingheight
slot.
The cutting height range is approximately 1" 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"
heightshouldbemowedtwice.Makethefirstcut
relativelyhigh;thesecondtodesiredheight.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
(See Fig.12)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are
slightly off the ground when mower is at the
desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper position to
help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat
level surface.
•Adjustmowertodesiredcuttingheight(See
"TOADJUSTMOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT'inthe
Operationsectionofthismanual).
•Withmowerindesiredheightofcutposition,
gaugewheels
•shouldbeassembledsotheyareslightlyoffthe
ground.Installgaugewheelinappropriateholeas
shownandtightensecurely.
•Repeatforoppositesideinstallinggaugewheelin
sameadjustmenthole.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
•Choosetheslowestspeedbeforestarlingupor
downhills.
•Avoidstoppingorchangingspeedonhills.
•Ifstoppingisabsolutelynecessary,pushbrake
pedalquicklytobrakepositionandengageparking
brake.Torestartmovement,slowlyreleaseparking
brakeandbrakepedal.
•Slowlydepressappropriatedrivepedaltoslowest
setting.
•Makeailturnsslowly.
TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 14)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure
to disengage transmission by placing freewheel
control in free wheeling position. Free wheel
control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

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OPERATION (TBH 1066 A ONLY)
•Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithat
tachmentliftcontrol.
•Pullfreewheelcontroloutandintotheslotand
releasesoitisheldinthedisengagedposition.
•Donotpushortowtractoratmorethantwo(2)
MPH.
•Toreengagetransmission,reverseaboveprocedure.
•NOTE:Toprotecthoodfromdamagewhen
transportingyourtractoronatruckoratrailer,be
surehoodisclosedandsecuredtotractor.Usean
appropriatemeansoftyinghoodtotractor(rope,
cord,etc.).
TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
FIG . 14
TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended
by and comply with specifications of the
manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense
when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a
slope, is dangerous. Tyres can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your
tractor.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence
sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator
to leave the seat with the engine running and
the attachment clutch engaged will shut off
the engine. You must remain fully and centrally
positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from
hesitating or cutting off when operating your
equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
•Selectdesiredheightofcut(see"TOADJUST
MOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT')
•Startmowerbladesbyengagingattachmentclutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
•Disengageattachmentclutchcontrol.
CAUTION:Donotoperatethemover
withoutthedeflectorshield(S)inplace
ormulchplate(SeeFig.15).
SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
Service reminder shows the total number of hours
the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the
engine or mower needs servicing. When service
is required, the service reminder will flash for
two hours. To service engine and mower, see the
Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: Service reminder runs when the ignition key
is in any position but “STOP”. For accurate reading,
be sure key remains in the “STOP” position when
engine is not running.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
•Checkengineoilwithtractoronlevelground.
•Unthreadandremoveoilfillcap/dipstick;wipeoil
off.Reinsertthedipstickintothetubeandrestoil
fillcaponthetube.Donotthreadthecaponto
thetube.Removeandreadoillevel.Ifnecessary,
addoiluntil"FULL'markondipstickisreached.Do
notoverfill.
•Forcoldweatheroperationyoushouldchangeoil
foreasierstarting(See"OILVISCOSITYCHART"in
theMaintenancesectionofthismanual).
•Tochangeengineoil,seetheMaintenancesection
inthismanual.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fillfueltanktobottomoffillerneck.Donot
overfill.Usefresh,clean,regularunleadedgasoline
withaminimumof95octane.(Useofleaded
gasolinewillincreasecarbonandleadoxide
depositsandreducevalvelife).Donotmixoilwith
gasoline.Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatcanbe
usedwithin30daystoassurefuelfreshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel.Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: when operating in temperatures

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below 32°f (0°c), use fresh, clean winter grade
gasoline to help ensure good cold weather
starting.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system should be emptied before storage
of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)
When starting the engine for the first time or if the
engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra
cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the
engine.
•Besurefreewheelcontrolisinthetransmission
engagedposition.
•Sitonseatinoperatingposition,depressbrake
pedalandsetparkingbrake.
•Moveattachmentclutchto"DISENGAGED"
position.
•Movethrottlecontroltofastposition.
•Pullchokecontroloutforacoldenginestart
attempt.Forawarmenginestartattemptthe
chokecontrolmaynotbeneeded.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold
starting procedures below.
•Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto
"START"positionandreleasekeyassoonasengine
starts.Donotrunstartercontinuouslyformore
than15secondsperminute.Iftheenginedoes
notstartafterseveralattempts,pushchokecontrol
in,waitafewminutesandtryagain.Ifenginestill
doesnotstart,pullthechokecontroloutandretry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F/0° C and
above)
•Whenenginestarts,slowlypushchokecontrol
inuntiltheenginebeginstorunsmoothly.Ifthe
enginestartstorunroughly,pullthechokecontrol
outslightlyforafewsecondsandthencontinueto
pushthecontrolinslowly.
•Theattachmentsandgrounddrivecannowbe
used.Iftheenginedoesnotaccepttheload,
restarttheengineandallowittowarmupforone
minuteusingthechokeasdescribedabove.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F/0° C and
below)
•Whenenginestarts,slowlypushchokecontrolin
untiltheenginebeginstorunsmoothly.Continue
topushthechokecontrolinsmallstepsallowing
theenginetoacceptsmallchangesinspeedand
load,untilthechokecontrolisfullyin.Ifthe
enginestartstorunroughly,pullthechokecontrol
outslightlyforafewsecondsandthencontinue
topushthecontrolinslowly.Thismayrequirean
enginewarm-upperiodfromseveralsecondsto
severalminutes,dependingonthetemperature.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather, the
transmission should be warmed up as follows:
•Besurethetractorisonlevelground.
•Releasetheparkingbrakeandletthebrakeslowly
returntooperatingposition.
•Allowoneminutefortransmissiontowarmup.
Thiscanbedoneduringtheenginewarmup
period.
•Theattachmentscanbeusedduringtheengine
warm-upperiodafterthetransmissionhasbeen
warmedupandmayrequirethechokecontrolbe
pulledoutslightly.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in
cold temperatures (below 32° F) the carburetor fuel
mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine
performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
PURGE TRANSMISSION
CAUTION:Neverengageordisengage
freewheelleverwhiletheengineis
running.
To ensure proper operation and performance, it is
recommended that the transmission be purged
before operating tractor for the first time. This
procedure will remove any trapped air inside the
transmission which may have developed during
shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION
REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR
REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER
REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE
TRACTOR.
•Placetractorsafelyonalevelsurface-thatisclear
andopen-withengineoffandparkingbrakeset.
•Disengagetransmissionbyplacingfreewheel
controlindisengagedposition(See"TO
TRANSPORT"inthissectionofmanual).
•Sittinginthetractorseat,startengine.Afterthe
engineisrunning,movethrottlecontroltoslow
position.Disengageparkingbrake.

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CAUTION: At any time, during step 4,
there may be movement of the drive
wheels.
•Depressforwarddrivepedaltofullforward
position,holdforfive(5)secondsandrelease
pedal.Depressreversedrivepedaltofullreverse
position,holdforfive(5)secondsandrelease
pedal.Repeatthisprocedurethree(3)times.
•Shutoffengineandsetparkingbrake.
•Engagetransmissionbyplacingfreewheelcontrol
inengagedposition(See"TOTRANSPORT"inthis
sectionofmanual).
•Sittinginthetractorseat,startengine.Afterthe
engineisrunning,movethrottlecontroltohalf(1/2)
speed.Disengageparkingbrake.
•Drivetractorforwardforapproximatelyfivefeet
thenbackwardsforfivefeet.Repeatthisdriving
procedurethreetimes.
Your transmission is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
MOWING TIPS
•Tirechainscannotbeusedwhenthemower
housingisattachedtotractor.
•Mowershouldbeproperlyleveledforbestmowing
performance.See"TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING"
intheServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthis
manual.
•Thelefthandsideofmowershouldbeusedfor
trimming.
•Drivesothatclippingsaredischargedontothe
areathathasbeencut.Havethecutareatothe
rightofthetractor.Thiswillresultinamoreeven
distributionofclippingsandmoreuniformcutting.
•Whenmowinglargeareas,startbyturningtothe
rightsothatclippingswilldischargeawayfrom
shrubs,fences,driveways,etc.Afteroneortwo
rounds,mowintheoppositedirectionmakingleft
h a n d  t u r n s  u n t i l  f i n i s h e d  ( S e e  F i g .  1 6 ) . 
FIG. 16
•Ifgrassisextremelytall,itshouldbemowedtwice
toreduceloadandpossiblefirehazardfromdried
clippings.Makefirstcutrelativelyhigh;thesecond
tothedesiredheight.
•Donotmowgrasswhenitiswet.Wetgrasswill
plugmowerandleaveundesirableclumps.Allow
grasstodrybeforemowing.
•Alwaysoperateengineatfullthrottlewhen
mowingtoassurebettermowingperformance
andproperdischargeofmaterial.Regulateground
speedbyselectingalowenoughgeartogivethe
mowercuttingperformanceaswellasthequality
ofcutdesired.
•Whenoperatingattachments,selectaground
speedthatwillsuittheterrainandgivebest
performanceoftheattachmentbeingused.

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OPERATION (TBM 1066 A ONLY)
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
LIGHT SWITH
BLADES CLUTCH BUTTON
THROTTLE / CHOKE CONTROL
CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL
FIG. 5
PARKING BRAKE
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
INDICATOR GEAR LEVER
Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American
National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage
the mower blades, or other attachments mounted
to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower,
and adjust the mower deck or other attachments
mounted to your tractor.
CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching
and braking the tractor and starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and
direction of tractor.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping
the engine.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment
lift lever when changing its position.
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.
PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting
and controlling engine speed.
 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)
•Yourtractorisequippedwithanoperatorpresence
sensingswitch.Whenengineisrunning,any
attemptbytheoperator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releasepressurefromclutch/brakepedal.Pedal
shouldremainin"BRAKE"position.Makesure
parkingbrakewillholdtractorsecure.
FIG. 6
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL LEVER
BRAKE POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
“DRIVE” POSITION
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
PARKING BRAKE
“DISENGAGED”
POSITION
IGNITION KEY
GEAR LEVER
BLADE CLUTCH
BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
“ENGAGED”
POSITION
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES -
•Tostopmowerblades,pushdownthebladeclutch
buttonto"Disengaged"position.
GROUND DRIVE -
•Tostopgrounddrive,depressclutch/brakepedal
intofull"BRAKE"position.
•Movegearshiftlevertoneutral(N)position.
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stopping
maycauseengineto"backfire".
•Turnignitionkeyto"OFF"positionandremovekey.
Alwaysremovekeywhenleavingtractortoprevent
unauthorizeduse.
•Neverusechoketostopengine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN
ANY POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE
THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is
standing idle with the engine running, hot engine
exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To
eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.
CAUTION:Alwaysstoptractor
completely,asdescribedabove,before
leavingtheoperator'sposition,etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See
Fig. 6)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
•Operatingengineatlessthanfullspeed(fast)
reducestheengine'soperatingefficiency.
•Fullspeed(fast)offersthebestmower
performance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 6)
•Thedirectionandspeedofmovementiscontrolled
bythegearshiftlever.
•Starttractorwithclutch/brakepedaldepressedand
gearshiftleverinneutral(N)position.
•Movegearshiftlevertodesiredposition.
•Slowlyreleaseclutch/brakepedaltostart
movement.
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. 7)
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1/2to3.5
inch.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.
•Forbestcuttingperformance,grassover6inches
inheightshouldbemowedtwice.Makethefirst
cutrelativelyhigh;thesecondtodesiredheight.

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence
sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator
to leave the seat with the engine running and
the attachment clutch engaged will shut off
the engine. You must remain fully and centrally
positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from
hesitating or cutting off when operating your
equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
•Selectdesiredheightofcut.
•Startmowerbladesbyengagingattachmentclutch

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OPERATION (TBM 1066 A ONLY)
control.
•TOSTOPMOWERBLADES-disengageattachment
clutchcontrol.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
LOW POSITION
“DISENGAGED” POSITION
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
“DISENGAGED” POSITION
FIG. 7
“ENGAGED” POSITION
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
•Choosetheslowestspeedbeforestartingupor
downhills.
•Avoidstoppingorchangingspeedonhills.
•Ifstoppingisabsolutelynecessary,pushclutch/
brakepedalquicklytobrakepositionandengage
parkingbrake.
•Movegearshiftleverto1stgear.Besureyouhave
allowedroomfortractortorollslightlyasyou
restartmovement.
•Torestartmovement,slowlyreleaseparkingbrake
andclutch/brakepedal.
•Makeallturnsslowly.
TO TRANSPORT
•Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwith
attachmentliftcontrol.
•Whenpushingortowingyourtractor,besure
gearshiftleverisinneutral(N)position.
•Donotpushortowtractoratmorethanfive(5)
MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be
sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an
appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope,
cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended
by and comply with specifications of the
manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense
when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a
slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your
tractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
•Theengineinyourtractorhasbeenshipped,from
thefactory,alreadyfilledwithsummerweightoil.
•Checkengineoilwithtractoronlevelground.
•Pullupandremoveoilfillcap/dipstick;wipeoil
off.Reinsertthedipstickintothetubeandpush
downfirmlyintoplace.Removeandreadoillevel.
Ifnecessary,addoiluntil"FULL"markondipstickis
reached.Donotoverfill.
•Forcoldweatheroperationyoushouldchangeoil
foreasierstarting(See"OILVISCOSITYCHART"in
theMaintenancesectionofthismanual).
•Tochangeengineoil,seetheMaintenancesection
inthismanual.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fillfueltanktobottomoffillerneck.Donot
overfill.Usefresh,clean,regularunleadedgasoline
withaminimumof95octane.(Useofleaded
gasolinewillincreasecarbonandleadoxide
depositsandreducevalvelife).Donotmixoilwith
gasoline.Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatcanbe
usedwithin30daystoassurefuelfreshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER
GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD
WEATHER STARTING.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system should be emptied before storage
of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)
When starting the engine for the first time or if
the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra
cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the
engine.
•Sitonseatinoperatingposition,depressclutch/
brakepedalandsetparkingbrake.
•Placegearshiftleverinneutral(N)position.