OPERATION
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.
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LOCKNUT |
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GAUGE |
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WHEEL |
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MOUNTING |
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BRACKET | 0142 | |
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3/8 WASHER | SHOULDER | |
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FIG. 6
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 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.
"ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT 
LIFT LEVER 
HIGH POSITION
LOW
POSITION
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION
FIG. 7
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REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS).Anyattemptbytheoperatortotravelinthereversedirec- tion 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 -
•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
•With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
•Look down and behind before backing.
•Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position 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 |
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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 slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.
•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
•Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 4 and 8)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.