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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result In severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask
over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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cause "brbwning" of grass, To.eliminate this possibility,
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MoVe gearshift` lever todesiied
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Slowly release ctu{ch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTAN'[: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP
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"DISENGAGED"
BEFORE SHIFTING oR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE
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"DRIVE" POSITION
HEIGHT AD,_USTMENT KNOB
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FIG. 9
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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
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STOPPING
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The cuttingheight iscontrolled by turning the height adjust-
MOWER BLADES -
ment knob in desired direction.
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•Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po-
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Turn knob clockwise (/_t)
to raise cutting height.
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TLim knob counterclockwise
(IPL--_) to !ower cutting
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• ..Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position°
The cutting height range is api_roximately 1-.1/2"to 4". The
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heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
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the engine hot running. These heights are approximate
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and may Vary depending upon soil conditionsi height of
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grass and types of grass being mowed_
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TheaveragetawnshouldSecuttoapproximately2-1/2
position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may
inches during the cool seasonand
to over 3 inches ....
cause engine to "backfire",
during hot months.. For healthier and bettei' looking
° "T'urn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
lawns, mow offer} and after moderate growth.
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' Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
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For best cutting performance, grass 0vet 6 inches in
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height should be mowed twice.
Make the first cut
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relatively high; the second to desired height,
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