•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 ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS 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 fl at level surface.
Attachment 
Clutch Lever 
“Engaged” 
Position 
“Disengaged” Position
Attachment Lift Lever High Position
Low
Position
| Defl ector |
01994 | Shield |
1.Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in this section of manual).
2.With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in ap- propriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and
3.Repeat for opposite side, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge
Wheel
Mounting
Bracket
0142 | ||
Locknut | ||
3 | ||
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3/8 Washer | Shoulder | |
Gauge Wheel | Bolt | |
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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 defl ector shield in place.
OPERATING IN REVERSE
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 the 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 up.
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 |
| (Normal Operating) |
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