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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 approxi-
mately 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 "TO 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
_,
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.
• Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
gage attachment clutch control.
ACAUTION: ....
.Donot.operate the mower
without etmer me enttre grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place.
Attachment Clutch
Lever
Position
Attachment Lift Lever
High Position
Podtion
Low
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not drive across any slope. A slope guide
at the back Of your manual is provided for
tour use.
• 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,
• If 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 tums slowly.
3/8-16 Locknut
3/8 Washer
Gauge Whe,
Shoulder
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