OPERATION
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 11)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height.
A
Fig. 11
•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" in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 12)
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 flat level surface.
•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 as shown and tighten securely.
•Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Fig. 12
12
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. 13).
S
Fig. 13
TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 14)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear of tractor.
•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.
•Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.
•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.
•To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
Fig. 14
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).