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,, The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 21/2 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_
o For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut relative-
ly high; the second to desired height°
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.
Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control
o TO STOP MOWER BLADES o disen-
,_gage attachment clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
Attachment Clutch
Lever "Engaged"
Position
Attachment
Lift
Lever High Position
"Disenc
_-._ Low
Position
----\ Position
?
Discharge
Guard
o If stopping is absolutely necessacj, push
dutch/brake
pedal quicMy to brake posi o
tion and engage parking brake
Move motion control lever to neutraJ (N)
position_
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever
does not return to neutral (N) position
when the clutch/brake
pedal is depressed.
o To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
SJowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
o Make all turns sJowty.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling
position.
Freewheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor.
,_ Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
Pull freewheeJ control knob out and hold
in position by inserting retainer spring
into forward hole of control rod.
,, 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
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place.
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.
o Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured
to tractor. Use an appropriate means of
tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING
CARTS
AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer
of your tractor. 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.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGaNE OiL LEVEL
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