To Operate Mower, Reverse Operation System ROS

•The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better look- ing lawns, mow often and after moder- ate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the ﬁrst cut rela- tively high; the second to desired height.

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 equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1.Select desired height of cut.

2.Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment 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.

Attachment Clutch Lever

“Engaged” Position

Attachemnt

Lift Lever

High Position

Low

Position

“Disengaged” Position

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- 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 at- tachment clutch engaged 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 -

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

2.With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion.

3.Look down and behind before backing.

4.Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po- sition and slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

5.When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

	ROS "ON" Position	Engine "ON" Position
	ROS "ON" Position	(Normal Operating)
		(Normal Operating)

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