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TO USE CRUISECONTROL
The cruise controlfeature can be used for
forwardtravel only.
SYSTEMCHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control shouldonly be used
while mowingor transportingon relatively
smooth,straight surfaces.Otherconditions
such as trimmingat slow speeds may
cause the cruise controlto disengage.Do
not use the cruise controlon slopes,rough
terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
• With forwarddrivepedal (K) depressed
to desired speed, pull cruise control
lever (J) up and hold while liftingyour
foot off the pedal, then releasethe lever.
To disengagethe cruise control, depress
the brakepedal or tap on forwarddrive
pedal.
TO ADJUST MOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT
The position of the attachmentlift lever(A)
determinesthe cutting height.
• Put attachmentlift lever in desiredcut-
ting height slot.
• Slide pointertab (T) to desiredcutting
height as a reminderfor nexttime you
mow.
The cutting
height
range is approxi-
mately
1" to 4". The heights
are mea-
sured 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 ap-
proximately
2-1/2 inches during the cool
season and to over 3 inches during hot
months.
For healthier
and better look-
ing 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.
NOTE:
Adjust
gauge wheels
with tractor
on a flat level surface.
1. Adjust
mower
to desired
cutting
height
(See "TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT"
in this section
of manual).
2.
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. Tighten
securely.
3.
Repeat
for all, installing
gauge
wheel
in
same adjustment
hole.
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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.
You must
remain
fully and centrally
positioned
in the
seat to prevent
the engine
from hesitating
or cutting
off when operating
your equip-
ment on rough,
rolling terrain
or hills.
1. Select
desired
height
of cut with at-
tachment
lift lever.
2.
Start mower
blades
by engaging
at-
tachment
clutch
control.
TO STOP
MOWER
BLADES
-
disengage
attachment
clutch
control.
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