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Theseheightsare approximateand may
vary dependinguponsoil conditions,
heightof grassand typesof grassbeing
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
looking
lawns, mow often and after
moderate
growth.
• For best cutting
performance,
grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice.
Make the first cut rela-
tively 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 condi-
tions.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
fiat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT"
in the Operation
section of
this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut po-
sition, gauge wheels should be assem-
bled so they are slightly
off the ground.
install gauge wheel
in appropriate
hole
with shoulder
bolt, 3/8 washer,
and 3/8-
16 Iocknut and tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite
side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment
hole.
Mounting _,
Bracket
3/8-16
Locknut
Shoulder Bolt
3/8 Washer
Gauge Wheel
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.
• Select desired
height of cut.
• Lower mower with attachment
lift con-
trol.
• Start mower blades
by engaging
attach-
ment clutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER
BLADES
- disen-
gage 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
Switch Pull Out To
"Enga_
Push InTo"-
_>_-_--
? !
=Disengage"
_._d
Atta_:hment Lift Lever
High Position
_/
Low
;:_PosiUon
H
_:_
Discharge
I_J
Guard
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
_CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed
before start-
ing up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
• If stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/breke
pedal quickly to brake posi-
tion and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift
lever to 1st gear.
Be
sure you have allowed
room for tractor
to roll slightly as 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 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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