WARNING: To avoid possi- ble injury, do not allow anyone in the area opposite the dis- charge chute while mowing. Although the area has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, small objects may be picked up and discharged by the mower.
WARNING: Never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation.
For best results it is recommended that the first two laps should be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.
Do not cut the grass too short, as the mower will tend to scalp the grass. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
Mowing should be done with the engine at full throttle. Do not mow at high ground speed.
During certain times of the year and under some conditions, the mower may leave streaks of uncut grass.
Streaking may occur when attempting to mow heavy weeds and tall grass. Under these conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.
The following practices will help eliminate streaking:
•Mow the area more often so the grass doesn’t get too tall and heavy.
•Operate the tractor at full throttle and slower forward speeds.
•Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS
Seat Adjustment
WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving. Adjusting the seat while the tractor is moving could cause the operator to lose control of the tractor.
To allow for the comfort of the operator, an easy to operate adjustable seat is a feature of this tractor. To adjust the seat forward or back, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired location. Once you have found a comfortable position, release the seat adjustment lever. See Figure 12.
Seat Adjustment Lever
Figure 12
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