•The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately
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 sec- ond to desired height.
TO OPERATE MOWER
"four 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. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills_
1.Select desired height of cut.
2.Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment 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.,
t Lift
Lever High Position
Attachment
Clutch Lever "Engaged
"Disen,
Position_
Shield
OPERATING IN REVERSE
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut offthe engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
,_WARNING: Backing up with the at- tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strong ly discouraged,. Turn ing the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attach- ment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -
1.Depress clutchtbrake pedal alt the way down and hold.
2, With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion..
3 Look down and behind before and wMle backing up
4.Move gear shift lever to reverse (R)
position and slowly release clutchfbrake pedal to start movement.
5_ When use ofthe ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_!_WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual.
• Choosetheslowestspeed before starting up or down hills.
,Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
,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 park- ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.
o 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) posF tion..
. Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH
NOTE: To protect hood from darnage when transporting yourtractor on a truck ora 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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