3. Cutter deck height adjusting lever
This lever is used to raise and lower the cutter deck. To adjust the cutting
height, squeeze the handle lock and then press in and hold the set button.
Raise or lower the lever until the desired cutting height appears on the in-
dicator. At that point, release the set button and the handle lock. Be sure the
handle lock returns to its normal position when released.
Cutting height: 1 .O, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 k-r. (Approx)
CAUTION:
. To avoid damage to the cutter deck, always raise it fully when driving the
lawn tractor to and from the mowing area; this provides maximum ground
clearance.
l To avoid damaging or disabling the handle locking mechanism, never at-
tempt to screw the adjusting lever’s set button in or out.
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4. Shift lever
This lever is used to select one of the five forward speeds, neutral, or reverse.
The drive clutch automatically disengages while the lever is being moved. The
clutch will then engage automatically when put into gear unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
Enml Do not operate the shift lever on a slope.
CAUTION: Bring the riding mower to a complete stop before shifting from a
forward speed to reverse, or from reverse to a forward speed. Shifting be-
tween forward and reverse speeds while the riding mower is moving can
cause transmission damage.
When shifting from one forward speed range to another while moving, do not
force the shift lever and do not shift up or down more than one slot at a time.
NOTE: The riding mower will pull ’
away from a stop in any speed range.
No shifting is necessary.
5th speed is not recommended for
mowing but may be used for driving
the riding mower from one area to
another.