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For best cutting
performance,
grass over
6 inches
in height
should
be mowed
twice.
Make the first cut relatively
high;
the second
to desired
height,
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
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 proper position to help
prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level
surface.
1. Lower mower and adjust mower to de-
sired cutting height(See "TO ADJUST
MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this
section of manual).
2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel bar.
3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
gauge wheels slightly to align holes
in bracket and gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should
be slightly off the ground.
4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.
5. Be sure all gauge wheeJs are in the
same setting.
iMPORTANT:
Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you change the cutting height
of the mower deck.
Retainer
Spring
CJevis
Pin
TO OPERATE
MOWER
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 hesitating
or cutting
off when
operating
your equip-
merit on rough,
rolling terrain
or Mils,
1.
Select desired
height
of cut.
2,
Start mower
blades
by engaging
at-
tachment
clutch
control,
TO STOP
MOWER
BLADES
-
disengage
attachment
clutch control,
_,CAUTJON:
Do not operate
the mower
without
either the entire
grass catcher,
on mowers
so equipped,
or the deflector
shield
in place,
Attachment Clutch Lever
"Engage" Position
"Disengag
Position
Deflector
Shield
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
_I, WARNING:
Do not drive
up or down
hills with slopes
greater
than
15 ° and do
not drive across
any slope. Use the slope
guide at the back of this manual.
o Choose
the slowest
speed
before start-
ing up or down
hills.
o Avoid stopping
or changing
speed on
hills.
o if slowing
is necessary,
move throttle
control
lever to slower
position,
o if stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/brake
pedal quickly
to brake posi-
tion and engage
parking
brake.
o Move gearshift
lever to 1st gear.
Be
sure you have allowed
room for tractor
to roll slightly
as you restart
movement,
o To restart
movement,
slowly
release
parking
brake and clutch/brake
pedal,
o Make all turns slowly,
TO TRANSPORT
o Raise attachment
lift to highest position
with attachment
lift control.
o When pushing or towing your tractor,
be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
o Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting
your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
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