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Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
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If stopping is absolutely necessa_, push clutch/brake
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation
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pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
section of this manual),
brake.
•With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
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Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT:
THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the.
_ .....NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN 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.
GAUGE
WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
3/8-16
318 WASHER
SHOULDER
BOLT
GAUGE WHEEL'
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FIG. 9
TO OPERATE
MOWER (See Fig. 10)
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.
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Select desired height of cut.
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Lower mower with attachment lift control.
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Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER "DISENGAGED"
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
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LIFT LEVER
HEIGHT
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HIGH POSITION
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
POSITION
FIG. 10
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
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hills with slopes greater than 150 and
do not drive across any slope.
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Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
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Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
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If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL tS DEPRESSED.
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To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
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Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
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Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
(See Fig. 11)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage
transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located atthe rear drawbar
of tractor.
•
Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-
ment lift control.
•
Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by
inserting retainer spdng into forward hole of control rod.
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Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.
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To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.!
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on atruckor 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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FIG. 11
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
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The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
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Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
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Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
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For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
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To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
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Fill fuel tank.
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded
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gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
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