Operating the Cutting Blades

The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the clutch-brake pedal. The drive belt will be disengaged and the brake will be applied.

~ CAUTION

If the unit is not to be used for a long period, place the gear shift lever in NEUTRAL, stop the engine, set the parking break and remove the key. DO NOT leave the machine on an incline.

The cutting blades may be engaged while the lawn tractor is moving or standing still. DO NOT engage the cutting blades abruptly as the sudden belt ten- sion on the pulley may cause the engine to stall.

When the blade drive is engaged, keep feet and hands away from the discharge opening, the blades or any part of the deck.

Move the lift and disengagement lever into the

DISENGAGED position to raise the deck and disengage the blades.

When the machine is used for other than mowing operations, the blade drive should be disengaged.

GRASS CATCHER Part No. 194-015-088 is available as optional equipment for the lawn trac- tor shown in this manual.

The mower should not be operated without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector in place.

NOTE

Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear, and should be

checked periodically. Be sure any replacement bag complies with the

mower manufacturer's recommen-daitons.

For replacement bags, use only fac-

tory authorized replacement bag No. 764-0121.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

The seat may be adjusted to one of four positions. Remove hex nut and lock washer from under seatspring.A

desired seat location is selected, secure seat to seat spring with lock washer and hex nut. A 3/4" or adjustable wrench is required. See figure

17.

FIGURE 17.

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTThere

are three height positions for the steeringwheel. To adjust the height of the steering wheel,

remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin shown in figure 18. Place the steering wheel in the positiondesired

and secure with hairpin cotter and clevispin.