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TO ADJUST
GAUGE WHEELS
(See Fig. 9)
Gauge wheeUs are properUy adjusted when they are sHghtUy
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in operating position, Gauge wheeb then keep the deck
in proper position to heUpprevent scaUping in most terrain
conditions,
NOTE:Adjust
gauge wheeUs with tractor on a fiat bveU
su dace,
o
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manuaU),
o
Remove retainer spring and cbvb
pin which secure
each gauge wheeU bar,
o
Lower gauge wheeb to ground, Raise gauge wheeUs
sHghtUyto align hobs in bracket and gauge wheeU bar
and insert cbvb pin, Gauge wheeUs shouUd be slightly
off the ground,
o
Replace retainer spring into clevis pin,
*
Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting,
iMPORTANT:BE SURETO READJUSTGAUGEWHEELS IFYOU
CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
RETAINER
SPRING
CLEVmS
PIN
, '}.<"
FmG° 9
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 10}
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 equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills,
*
Select desired height of cut,
o
Lower mower with attachment lift control,
o
Start mower blades by engaging attachment
clutch
control,
o
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 deflector
shield in place.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
W'TO E ULL
OUTTO
UFT LEVER
HIGEST POSmON
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•
POSITION
s% CT°R
*
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills,
*
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills,
*
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal
quickly to brake position and engage parking brake,
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER RETURNSTO
NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FULLY
DEPRESSED.
o
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
brake pedal,
o
Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting,
o
Make all turns slowly,
TO TRANSPORT
(See Figs.
7 and
11)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage
transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position, Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar
of tractor,
o
Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment
lift control,
*
Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release
so it is held in the disengaged position,
*
Do not
push or tow tractor at more than two (2)
MPH,
*
To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure,
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,),
FIG. 11
TOWING
CARTS
AND
OTHER
ATTACH°
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended
by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-
tor, Use common sense when towing, Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous, Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor,
FIG. 10
14
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