OPERATION
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)
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 prop- er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE:Adjustgaugewheelswithtractoronaflatlevelsurface.
•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.
LOCKNUT
3/8 WASHER
SHOULDER BOLT
Fig. 11
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 12)
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 (See Fig. 13)
•Disengage attachment clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without the entiregrass catcher in place.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction 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 (See Fig. X) Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area.
•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
•With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
•Look down and behind before and while backing.
•Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) posi- tion to start movement.
•When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
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ROS "ON" | ENGINE "ON" POSITION |
POSITION | (NORMAL OPERATING) |
Fig. 13
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" POSITION 
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION
LOW
POSITION
do not drive across any slope.
•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•Ifstoppingisabsolutelynecessary,pushclutch/brakepedal 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.
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
Fig. 12
•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
•Make all turns slowly.
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