OPERATION
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)
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 AD- JUST 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 with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and
•Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
LOCKNUT
3/8 WASHER
SHOULDER BOLT
Fig. 11
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 12)
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 theengine.Youmustremainfullyandcentrallypositionedinthe 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.
•Lower mower with attachment lift control.
•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.
•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (See Fig. 13)
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area.
•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
•With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
•Look down and behind before and while backing.
•Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) posi- tion to start movement.
•When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position | Engine "ON" Position |
| (Normal Operating) |
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Fig. 13
SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine
ATTACHMENT 
CLUTCH SWITCH
"DISENGAGED" 
POSITION "ENGAGED" 
POSITION 
02710
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
LOW |
POSITION |
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.
Fig. 12
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