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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT
The positionof the attachment lift lever
determines the cutting height.
• Grasp lift fever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move
lever to desired pos(tion.
The cutting height range is approxi-
mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade
tip with the engine not running. These"
heights are approximate and may vary
depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and types of grass being
mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and
better lookinglawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
• 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 OPERATE MOWER
Yourtractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by
the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment
clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control,
_CAUTION:
Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass
catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the
discharge guard in place.
Attachment Clutch Lever
Lift Lever
High Position
Low
Position
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAIJTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not drive across any slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before
startingup or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• if slowing is necessary, move throttle
control fever to slower position.
• If stoppingis absolutely necessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quickly to
brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightlyas you restart movement.
• TO restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest
position with attachment lift control,
• When pushing or towing your tractor,
be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
" Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH+
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a lruck
or a trailer, be sure hoed is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope,
cord; etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER
ATFACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specificationsof the manufacturer of your
tractor.Use common sense when towing.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangeroes+Tires can lose tractionwith
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
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