Before Starting the Engine, To Operate on Hills

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6)

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.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual).

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge			•	Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the			•	Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the				hills.
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with				hills.
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with			• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16			• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
shoulder bolt, 17/32 washer, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16			•	If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
locknut and tighten securely.			•	If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same				slower position.
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same			•	If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
adjustment hole.			•	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
GAUGE				allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
GAUGE				movement.
WHEEL				movement.
WHEEL			•	To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
MOUNTING			•	To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
BRACKET				clutch/brake pedal.
			• Make all turns slowly.
3/8-16			TO TRANSPORT
LOCKNUT		SHOULDER	TO TRANSPORT
		SHOULDER	•	Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment
3/8 WASHER		BOLT		lift control.
3/8 WASHER				lift control.
GAUGE WHEEL	17/32 WASHER		•	When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
	17/32 WASHER			lever is in neutral (N) position.
				lever is in neutral (N) position.
FIG. 6			•	Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)

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.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

"ENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT LIFT

LEVER HIGH POSITION

LOW

POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION

FIG. 7

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.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.