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TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
The
position
of the
attachment
lift lever
determines
the cutting
height.
, Grasp
lift lever.
* Press plunger
with thumb
and move lever
to desired
position.
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 condi-
tions,
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
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 sec-
ond to desired
height.
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 equipment
on rough,
rolling terrain
or hills.
1.
Select
desired
height
of cut.
2.
Start
mower
blades
by
engaging
at-
tachment
clutch
control.
TO STOP
MOWER
BLADES
-
disengage
attachment
clutch
control.
,_h, CAUTION:
Do not operate
the mower
without
either
the entire
grass
catcher,
on
mowers
so equipped,
or the deflector
shield
in place.
Lift
Lever High Position
Attachment
//,,.1_
Clutch Lever
,{_
Low
"Engaged
,'11'
Position
"Disengaged
Position
_
OPERATING
IN REVERSE
Your
tractor
is equipped
with
a Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS).
Any
attempt
by
the operator
to travel
in the reverse
direc-
tion with the attachment
clutch
engaged
will
shut off the engine
unless
the ignition
key is
placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
Ai;_,WARNING:
Backing
up with
the
at-
tachment
clutch
engaged
while
mowing
is
strongly
discouraged.
Turning the ROS "ON",
to allow
reverse
operation
with the attach-
ment clutch
engaged,
should
only be done
when the operator
decides
it is necessary
to
reposition
the machine
with the attachment
engaged.
Do not
mow
in reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
USING
THE
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
-
1.
Depress
clutch/brake
pedal
all the way
down
and hold.
2.
With
engine
running,
turn
ignition
key
counterclockwise
to
ROS
"ON"
posi-
tion.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
3.
Look down and behind
before
and while
backing
up.
4.
Move
gear
shift
lever
to
reverse
(R)
position
and slowly
release
clutch/brake
pedal to start
movement.
5.
When use ofthe ROS is no longer needed,
turn the ignition
key clockwise
to engine
"ON" position.
Shield
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