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The cutting
height
range
is approximately
1-1/2" to 4-1/2".
The heights
are mea-
sured
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
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 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
desired
cutting
height.
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
wheels
are in the
same setting.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to readjust
gauge
wheels
if you change
the cutting
height
of the mower
deck.
Retainer
Spring
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-
ment on rough,
rolling terrain
or hills.
1. Select
desired
height of cut.
2.
Lower
mower
with attachment
lift con-
trol.
3.
Start mower
blades
by engaging
at-
tachment
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 deflector
shield
in place.
Attachment Clutch
Switch Pull Out to
Attachemnt Lift
"Engage"
Lever High Position
,i.
Low
/'/,_----Position
Deflector
Shield
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
(ROS)
Your tractor
is equipped
with a Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS).
Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse
direc-
tion with the attachment
clutch
engaged
will shut off the engine unless ignition key
is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
,d_WARNING:
Backing up with the at-
tachment
clutch engaged
while mowing
is strongly
discouraged.
Turning the ROS
"ON", to allow reverse
operation with the
attachment
clutch engaged,
should
only
be clone when the operator
decides
it is
necessary
to reposition
the machine
with
the attachment
engaged.
Do not mow in
reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
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