TO USE CHOKE CONTROL - (N)
Use choke control whenever you are start- ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.
•To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever (J).
J
1.Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
2.Release parking brake.
3.Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height.
A
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cut- ting height slot.
The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1" to 4". The heights are mea- sured 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 ap- proximately
•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 ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS 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.
1.Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in this section of manual).
2.With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appro- priate hole. Tighten securely.
3.Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
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