OPERATION
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 8)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever (J).
J
Fig. 8
1.Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position.
2.Move gearshift lever to desired position.
3.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. 9)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height.
A
Fig. 9
•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
•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
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 hesitat- ing 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 mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
(S) in place (See Fig. 10).
S
Fig. 10
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