OPERATION This chapter tells you how to operate the lawn tractor safely and
effectively.
MOWING PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 30
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................... 31
DRIVING THE LAWN TRACTOR ....................................... 33
Steering ............................................................................... .33
Braking ................................................................................. 34
Adjusting Ground Speeds .....................................................
MOWING ............................................................................ ii
STOPPING THE LAWN TRACTOR ................................... 37
Emergency Stop-
. .................................................................. 37
Normal Stop. ..........................................................................
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES ............................................ ii
Operation on Slopes ............................................................. 39
Obstacles ..............................................................................
MOWING TIPS ................................................................... ii
When to Mow ........................................................................ 42
Cutting Height ....................................................................... 42
Ground Speed ...................................................................... 43
Cutting Width ........................................................................ 43
Blade Speed ......................................................................... 43
Blade Sharpness.. ................................................................ .44
Grass and Moisture ............................................................... 44
Fallen Leaves ........................................................................ 44
Clogged Mower Deck ............................................................ 44
Mowing Patterns .................................................................. .45
AFTER MOWING ............................................................... 46
Mower Deck Cleaning.. ........................................................ .46
Cleaning Other Areas ........................................................... 46
TOWING ............................................................................. 47
Towing Safety ....................................................................... 47
Towing Weight Limits.. ......................................................... .48
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