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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 17)
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 prop-
er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT" in the Operation
sec tion of this manual).
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With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. In stall gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, washer, and locknut and tighten se cure ly.
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Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
LOCKNUT
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 18)
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. You must remain fully and centrally
positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat-
ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
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Select desired height of cut (see "TO ADJUST MOWER
CUTTING HEIGHT")
•
Start mower blades by engaging at tach ment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
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Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.
AT TACH MENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
"DISENGAGED"
PO SI TION
"EN GAGED"
PO SI TION
OPERATION
3/8 WASHER
SHOULDER
Fig. 17
AT TACH MENT LIFT LEVER
HIGH PO SI TION
POSITION
Fig. 18
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System
(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse
direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off
the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON"
position.
WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-
gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the
ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment
clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator
decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the
attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM
(See Fig. 19)
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
•
Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
•
With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
•
Look down and behind before and while backing.
BOLT
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Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) po si-
tion to start movement.
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When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
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Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
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If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal
quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
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Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT
RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/
LOW
BRAKE PED AL IS DEPRESSED.
•
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
•
Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
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Make all turns slowly.
14
ROS "ON"
ENGINE "ON" POSITION
POSITION
(NORMAL OPERATING)
Fig. 19
WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
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