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Changing to Reverse when Cruise Control is Engaged
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Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
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Place the shift lever in the REVERSE position, look
to the rear to ensure the path is empty, and depress
the drive pedal.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your
application. Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in
this section.
Operating the PTO
Engaging the PTO( Blade Engage) transfers power to
the cutting deck or other (separately available)
attachments. To engage the PTO, proceed as follows:
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Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
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On models with PTO lever: Pull the PTO lever
outward into the engaged (ON) position.
•
Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments
NOTE: The operator must remain on the tractor seat at
all times of operation. If the operator leaves the seat
without moving the PTO lever into the disengaged
(OFF) position, the tractor's engine will automatically
shut off, regardless of whether the parking brake is
engaged or not
•
On models with electric PTO: Pull the PTO knob
outward to engage power to the cutting deck. Push
the PTO knob inward to disengage power to the
cutting deck
Front View
Pull Out
Figure 12
The PTO clutch will automatically shut off
IMPORTANT:
if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for
reverse travel. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on
page 14.
•
To disengage the PTO, move the PTO lever to the
Blade Stop position, or push the PTO knob inward
as the case may be.
Push In
OFF
ON
Mowing
•
Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a
mulch kit or grass collector is installed.
•
For best results it is recommended that the first two
laps 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. Short grass invites
weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
•
Mowing should always be done with the engine at
full throttle.
•
Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go
back over the cut area to get a clean cut.
•
Do not attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and
extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to
mow lawns, not clear brush.
•
Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades
when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 23 of this
manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.
WARNING:
thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
Mulching
Some models are equipped with a mulch kit with
special blades to recirculate grass clippings into the
lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer.
NOTE: On models with 46-inch decks, where the mulch
kit is packed separately within the tractor's crate, follow
the instructions included with the mulch kit.
Observe the following points for best results when
mulching.
•
Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet
grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting
deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings.
•
Do not attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total
height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches.
Doing so will cause the clippings to clump up
beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively.
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Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass
clippings more time to effectively be mulched.
•
Always position the throttle control lever in the
FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there
while mowing. Failing to keep the engine at full
throttle places strain on the tractor's engine and
does not allow the blades to properly mulch grass.
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To help avoid blade contact or a
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