Thecuttingheightrangeis approxi-
measured 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 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 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: Be sure tractor is on a fiat level surface.
1.Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height.
2.Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.
3.Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.
4.Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.
5.Besure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck.
Retainer
Sprin
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.
AttachmentClutch | AttachmentLiftLever | ||
SwitchPullOutTo | HighPosition | ||
=Engage" |
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| ;? | Po_i_on |
| - | ||
| _ | Deflector | |
| • I | _" | Shield |
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
£_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with 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 control lever 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 slightly as you restart movement.
•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
•Make all turns slowly.
TOTRANSPORT
Clevis
•_,::' Pin
•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.
•When pushing or towing your _actor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.
•Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
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.
when transporting your 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.).
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