Thecuttingheightrangeis approximately
1:1/2" to
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: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
1.Adjust mower to desired cutting height.
2.Lower mower with lift control. Re- move rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel.
3.Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.
4.Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.
Retainer ClevisPI_'_-
SPdng "_'_/'_,_,.
Gauge_'_///_"_
Ga uge_/_'_
Wheel Bra_:ket_._._
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.Lower mower with attachment lift control.
3.Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
_I_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield | in place. | Attachment Lift Lever | ||
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Attachment Clutch | Hioh Position | |||
Switch Pull Out To | _ | / | Low | |
"Enga_ |
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| .S:Y"Position |
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| Deflector |
_ | _,_J _ | \, | .: | Shield |
Push In To | _\J/ | _ F_._ | ||
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual.
•Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills.
•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•If slowing is necessary, move throttle con- trol lever to slower position.
•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake.
•Move gearshift leverto 1st gear and range shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room fortractorto rollslightly as you restart movement.
•To restart movement, slowly release park- ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.
•Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.
•When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi- tion.
•Do not push or towtractor at mo,re than five
(5)MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage 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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