OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park brake will shut off the engine.
Select desired height of cut.
Start deck blades by pulling the PTO switch up into the engaged position.
To stop the deck blades, press down on the PTO Switch into the disengaged position.
MOWING TIPS
The cutting deck should be properly
leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL DECK" in the Service
and Adjustment section of this manual. The left hand side of the deck should be
used for trimming.
Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the mower. This will result in more even distribution
of clippings and a more uniform cut. If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; second to desired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug the deck and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by going slow enough to allow proper deck cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.
FIGURE 6B
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