
Operation
Mowing
1.Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position, and the operator is on the seat.
2.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
3.Set the mower cutting height.
4.Set the throttle to FULL.
5.Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.
6.Begin mowing.
7.When finished, shut off the PTO.
8.Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER
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Mowing Recommendations
Several factors can affect how well your machine cuts grass. Following proper mowing recommendations can improve the performance and life of your machine.
Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting
For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at maximum for the first pass, and then reset it to the desired height and mow a second or third time.
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the type of grass, the amount of rainfall, the prevailingfor |
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allowing the grass to be slightly higher. |
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moisture, protects the grass from heat damage and |
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other problems. However, allowing grass to grow too |
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high can cause thin turf and additional problems. | Incremental Cutting |
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The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is also effected by the type of mowing system you are using (for example, broadcasting with side discharge decks can process a much larger volume of grass than mulching does).
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