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The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare mea-
sured from the ground to the bladetip with
the engine not running.
These heightsare approximateand may
vary dependingupon soil conditions,
height of grass and types of grass being
mowed.
• The averagelawn shouldbe cut to
approximately2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches during
hot months. For healthierand better
lookinglawns,mow often and after
moderategrowth.
• For best cutting performance,grass over
6 inches in height should be mowed
twice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh;
the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELS
Gaugewheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly off the groundwhen
moweris at the desiredcutting height in
operatingposition.Gaugewheels then
keepthe deck in proper positionto help
preventscalpingin most terrainconditions.
NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level
surface.
1. Lower mowerandadjust mowerto
desiredcutting height.
2. Removeretainerspring and clevis pin
which secureeach gauge wheel bar.
3. Lowergauge wheels to ground. Raise
gaugewheels slightly to align holes
in bracketand gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pin.Gauge wheelsshould
be slightly off the ground.
4. Replaceretainerspring into clevis pin.
5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the
same setting.
IMPORTANT:Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you changethe cutting height
of the mowerdeck.
Retainer
Spring
Clevis
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.
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 -
,_Scengage attachment clutch control.
AUTION:
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
"Engage"
Attachemnt Lift
Lever High Position
Position
Push--In to
"Disengage"
Deflector
Shield
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
,JC_WARNING: De 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 stopping is absolutely necessary, push
brake pedal quickly to brake position
and engage parking brake.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever
returns to neutral (N) position when the
brake pedal is depressed.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
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