..................OPERATZON
TO SELECT MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 11)
The cutting height is selected by placing the memory rod in the desired height position The cutting height range is approximately 2 to 4 inches
PEDAL LATCH
oPress cutting height adjustment pedal all the way+ down until it lalches,+
•Move memory rod to desired cutting height. Lowest cutting height is toward front of tractor and highest is toward rear of tractor. The latched pedal position is the highest cutting position.,
ePress pedal latch to release pedal, mower deck will tower to the desired cutting heighL
eThe memory positions (1 thru 5) change height of cut approximately 3t8 inch each. Total available cutting height adjustments exceeds 2 inches
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT PEDAL
MEMORY F_
VIEW OF LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR
eThe average lawn should be cut approximately
during cool season and over 3" during hot months, For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after
moderate growth,.
eFor best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height should be mowed twice, Make the first cut at the highest position; the second to desired height.
if cutting blades do not cut evenly, go to "TO ADJUST MOWER DECK HEIGHT" and "TO LEVEL MOWER DECK" instructions,.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch..Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with en- gine running and brake+clutch pedal not fully depressed with parking brake lever locked, and/or attachment clutch lever engaged, will shut off engine..
eSelect desired height of cut with cutting height adjustment pedal
®TO START MOWER +Slowly move attachment clutch lever to ENGAGED position..
•TO STOP MOWER + Move attachment clutch iever to
DISENGAGED position.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either discharge chute deflector, or entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, tn place.
FIG. 11
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
and avoid sharp turns to prevent tipping CAUTION: On slopes, be very cautious or loss of control, NEVER carry passen-
gers.
eChoose slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
eAvoid stopping, starting or changing speed on hills.
®If slowing is necessary, move throttlecontrollever to slower position.
®It stopping is necessary, push
e Move shift control lever to NEUTRAL position
•Torestart movement, release parking brake and move shift control lever to 1st gear, Be sure you have allowed enough room for unit to roll slightly as you restart movement.
•Make all turns slowly+
TO TRANSPORT TRACTOR
•Fully depress cutting height adjustment pedal into highest position..
•Whenpushingortowing your unit, be sure shift control lever is in NEUTRAL position.
eSlowly release parking brake and brake+clutch pedal.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH
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