Using The Deck Lift Lever; Mowing - Troy-Bilt TB30R Operator's Manual

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 in this section.

Mowing

WARNING!
To help avoid blade contact or a
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.
The following information will be helpful when using the
cutting deck with your tractor:
WARNING!
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
• 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 a second time 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 blade sharp and replace the blade when worn.
Refer to Cutting Blade in the Service section of this manual
for proper blade sharpening instructions.
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