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6.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
remain activated until:
a.
The key is placed in either the
NORMAL MOWING
or STOP
(e) position, or
b.
The operator leaves the seat.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation
Practices section to help determine slopes where
you may not operate safely.
WARNING
Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 20°/35%.
The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.
•
Mow across slopes, not up and down.
•
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
•
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary;
then turn slowly uphill and use extra care
while turning. Turning up a slope greatly
increases the chance of a rollover.
•
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope.
If it is necessary to stop while driving up a
slope, start up smoothly and carefully to
reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor
over backward.
Operating the PTO
Operate the PTO clutch as follows:
NOTE: During your units initial break-in period, in
order to engage the PTO and avoid engine stall,
allow the engine to warm before engaging the PTO.
Break-in period varies depending on your engine.
1.
Move the throttle control lever to the
FAST position.
2.
Pull the PTO switch upward to the
ENGAGED position.
3.
The operator must remain in the tractor
seat at all times. If the operator should leave
the seat without disengaging the PTO, the
tractor's engine will shut off.
4.
The PTO clutch will not operate when the
tractor is driving in the reverse direction
without the use of the Reverse Caution
Mode. See Reverse Caution Mode section.
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To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep
(a) position
bystanders, helpers, children, and pets at least 75 feet (23
meters) from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks,
stones, wire, or other objects that can be thrown by the
rotating blades.
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.
Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways.
Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest
position before crossing.
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when
lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible
failure of the 'V' belt and PTO clutch will result.
Fully raise the deck or move to a non-grassy area
before engaging the mower deck.
•
Mow across slopes, not up and down. If
mowing a slope, start at bottom and work
upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
•
Do not mow at high ground speed,
especially if a mulch kit or grass collector
is installed.
•
Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is
prone to weed growth and yellows quickly
in dry weather.
•
Always operate the tractor with the throttle
in the FAST position while mowing.
•
On the first pass pick a point on the
opposite side of the area to be mowed.
•
Engage the PTO clutch using the PTO switch
and move the throttle control or throttle/
choke control to the FAST position.
•
Lower the mower deck to the desired height
setting using the lift handle.
•
Slowly and evenly push the forward drive
control pedal forward to move the tractor
forward, and keep the tractor headed
directly toward the alignment point.
•
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 attempt to mow heavy brush and
weeds or extremely tall grass. Your tractor is
designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
•
Keep the blades sharp and replace the
blades when worn.
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When approaching the other end of the
strip, slow down or stop before turning. A
U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or
zero turn is required.
•
Align the mower with an edge of the
mowed strip and overlap approximately 3".
•
Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip
to align with a previously cut strip.
•
To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if
possible, change the direction that the strips
are mowed by approximately 45° for the next
and each subsequent mowing.
NOTE: When stopping the tractor for any
reason while on a grass surface, always:
•
Engage the parking brake.
•
Shut engine off and remove the key.
•
Doing so will minimize the possibility
of having your lawn ''browned''
by hot exhaust from your tractor's
running engine.
Deck Lift Lever
To raise or lower the cutting deck, depress
the button on the end of the handle and push
downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to raise
the deck, then place it in the hole best suited for
your application. To place the deck in the transport
position, lift the handle all the way up and hang
the top hook on the handle from the upper spacer
on the deck height index bracket. See Figure 3-5.
Transport Position/
Highest Mowing
Position
Deck Removal/
Installation Position
Lowest Mowing
Position
Figure 3-5
NOTE: Make certain the deck is secured and
the pin is fully inserted into the deck height
index. The pin is keyed to help keep it in
place and fits into the slotted holes on the
deck height index.
NOTE: The deck lift handle must always
be above the pin, never hang the deck lift
handle from the pin when mowing.
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