•The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3inches
during hot months. For healthier and
better looking lawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut
relativelyhigh; the second to desired
height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly offthe ground
when mower is at the desired cutting
height in operating position. Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper
positionto help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjustgauge wheels with tractor
on aflatlevel surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled sothey are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in
appropriate hole with shoulder bolt. 3/
8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iooknut and
tighten securely.
3. Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment
hole.
Gauge .\ r_ \
Wheel _-_ _ _,_
Bracket_',_ i!_"_F--_
_ _J Shoulder
3/8 Washer._ _,_/'Bolt
GaugeWheel
TO OPERATE MOWER
Yourtractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt by
the operatorto leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut offthe engine.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control. 14
_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
withouteither the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
AttachmentClutch AttachmentUft Lever
SwitchPullOutTo _HighPosition
Engage., _._ .-S<_..._Lp_Wtion
_'_, Deflector
ueh,n%
Disengage" _
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_I,CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hillswith slopes greater than 15 ° and do
not drive across any slope.
•Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
•Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
•If slowing is necessary, move throttle
controllever to slower position.
•If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quickly to
brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightlyas you restart movement.
•To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal
•Make all turnsslowly.
TO TRANSPORT
•Raise attachment lift to highest position
withattachment lift control.
•When pushingor towing your tractor,
be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
•Do not push ortow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transportingyour 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.),