The cuttingheightrangeis approximately
1-1/2"to 4=1/2".The heightsare mea-
suredfromthe groundto the bladetip with
the enginenot running.Thoseheightsare
approximate andmayvary depending
uponsoilconditions,
height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.
• The average
lawn should be cut to
approximately
2-1/2
inches duringthe
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 he
mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-
tively 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 dock in proper position to help
prevent scalping in most terrain condi-
tions.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cuffing height
(See =TO ADJUST MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT"
in the Operation
section of
this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut po-
sition, gauge wheels should be assem-
bled so they are slightly off 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 installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Mounting
Bracket
3/8-16
Lockout
Shoulder Bolt
3/8 Washer
.=Wheel
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.
• Lower mower with attachment lift control.
• Start mower blades by engaging attsch-
mant clutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER
BLADES - disen-
£Cge
attachment clutch control.
AUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place.
Attachment Clutch
Attachment Lift Lever
Switch Pug Out To
I..aghPos_on
..._Podtion
/;?" Discharge
7'\ Guard
Push In To
"O,sen.g."
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION:
Do not ddve up or down
hillswith 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 slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-
tion and engage parking brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and
range shift lever to low (L) position. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightlyas you restart movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all tums slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
• When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE:
To protoct 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.).
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