•The average lawn should be cut to
approximately
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
relatively high; the second to desired height.
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.
1.Select desired height of cut.
2.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 in | place. |
|
Attachment | Attachemnt | |
|
| Lever |
"Engaged" |
| High |
Position | / | : Position |
| Position |
Position | Deflector |
|
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed.
•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
•Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free whee_ control is Ioc_,ted at the rear drawbar of tractor.
1.Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.
2.Pull freewheel control out and down 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.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on e 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.).
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
A_CAUTION: Do not drive up or do.wq hills with slopes greater than 15 0 ana ao
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 control lever to slower position.
•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATrACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy o{ a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
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