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OPERATION
TO ADJUST
GAUGE
WHEELS
(See Fig. 8)
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower isat 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:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See rl'O AD-
JUST MOWER CU'I-rING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
•
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightlyoff 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 installinggauge wheel in same
adjustment hole.
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 9)
Your tractor is equipped with an operatorpresence 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 attachment clutch
control.
•
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
I_IL
AUTION: Donotdriveupordownhills
I
with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not
drive across any slope.
•
Choose the slowest speed before starting 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/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
•
Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT:
THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
•
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
•
Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
•
Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
(See Figs.
6 and
10)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage
transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control islocated at the rear drawbar of
tractor.
•
Raise attachment liftto highest posifionwith attachrnent
lift control.
•
Pull freewheel control out and down 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 reengagetransmission, reverseabove procedure.
NOTE: To protecthoodfrom damage when transportingyour
tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
ORmowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
"ENGAGED"
ATTACHMENT
POSITION
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/
LIFT LEVER
_=_/r_
HIGH
POSITION
POSiT,ON
POSITION
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SHIELD
FIG. 10
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended 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 controlofyour tractor.
FIG. 9
12
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