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......... TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
......... The cutting
height
range is approximately
The direction
and speed
of movement
is
controlled
by the forward and reverse drive
pedals.
1. Start
tractor
and
release
parking
brake.
2. Slowly depress forward(K)
or reverse(L)
drive pedal to begin movement.
Ground
speed
increases
the further
down the
pedal is depressed.
TO USE CRUISE
CONTROL
The cruise control feature can be used for
forward travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used
while mowing or transporting on relatively
smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions
such astrimming at slow speeds may cause
the cruise control to disengage. Do not use
...................the cruise control on slopes, rough tertian
or while trimmimg or turning.
• With forward drive pedal depressed to
desired speed, pull cruise control lever
(J) up and hold while lifting your foot off
the pedal, then release the lever,
Todisengage the cruise control, depress the
brake pedal, tap on forward drive pedal or
push the cruise control lever down.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
..............................
height slot.
• Slide pointer tab (T) to desired cutting
height as areminderfor nexttimeyou mow.
1"to 4". The heights are measured from the
groundtothe
bladetipwith
theengine not run-
ning, These heights areapproximateand
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" during the cool season
and to over 3" during
hot months,
For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate
growth.
, For best cutting performance,
grass over
6" in height should be mowedtwice.
Make
the first cut relatively
high; the second to
desired height.
TO ADJUST
GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels
are properly adjusted
when
they are slightly offthe
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 posi-
tion, gauge wheels should be assembled
so they are slightly offthe ground, install
gauge wheel in appropriate
hole. Tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment
hole.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt bythe
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
offwhen operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut with attach-
ment lift lever,
2. Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control.
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