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• Turn
knob counterclockwise (_-_)to
lower cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately
1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured
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.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See 'q'O ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT"
in the Operation
section of
this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut
position,
gauge wheels should be
assembled
so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appro-
priate 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
Locknut
Shoulder Bolt
Gauge 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
attachment clutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
gage 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
Attachment Lift Lever
Switch Pull Out To
High Position
" n0a
( ,ow
:
,,.;_ Position
- _.'\
Deflector
"Disengage"
_
_
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
&CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
hills 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.
• II stopping is absolutely
necessary,
push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to
brake position
and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift
lever to 1st gear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightly as you restart movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
° Make all turns slowly.
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