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OPERATION
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TO MOVE BACKWARD
AND FORWARD
The direction of motion (forward - reverse) and ground
speed ranges (1-2-3-4-5) are controlled by shift control
lever,,
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Start tractor with brake-clutch pedat depressed and shift
control lever in NEUTRAL position.
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Move shift control leverto reverse or forward speed range.
NOTE: Always come to a full stop before changing direction
of motion.,
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Slowly release brake-clutch pedal to start movement.
TO SELECT MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(SEE FIG. 7A)
The cutting height is selected by placing cutting height
adjustment lever in the desired height position,.The bottom
position of lever is the lowest cutting height (1) and the top
position is the highest cutting height (5)° Other positions
change height of cut approximately 1!2 inch each.
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Grasp lever with left hand and pullupward to raise mower
deck You will hear a click sound as lever passes to next
height positiom
Grasp teverwith left hand and pullupward slightly Depress
button on end of lever with thumb to release height adjust-
ment lever latch and lower mower deck to desired height.,
Release latch button and allow lever to latch in place.
tf cutting blades do not cut evenly, go to "TO ADJUST
MOWER DECK HEIGHT" and "TO LEVEL MOWER DECK"
instructions.
FIG. 7A
TO OPERATE
MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with en-
gine running and attachment clutch lever engaged, wilf shut
off engine,,
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Select desired height of cut with cutting height adiustment
lever_
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TO STARTMOWER - Slowly move attachment clutch lever
to ENGAGED position_
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TO STOP MOWER - Move attachment clutch lever to
DISENGAGED position_
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either discharge chute deflector,
or entire grass catcher, on mowers so
equipped, in place.
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
CAUTION: On slopes, be very cautious
and avoid sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control. NEVER carry passen-
gers.
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Choose slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
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Avoid stopping, starting or changing speed on hills_
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If slowing is necessary, move throttle conlrol lever to slower
position°
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If stopping is necessary,push brake-clutch pedal fuity (all
way down) and engage parking brake.
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Move shift control lever to NEUTRAL position.
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To restart movement,release parking brake and move shift
contro! lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed
enough room for unit to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
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Make all turns slowly,
TO TRANSPORTTRACTOR
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Place cutting height adjustment lever into highest cut
position,
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When pushingor towingyour unit, be sure shift control lever
is in NEUTRAL position,,
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Slowly release parking brake and brake-clutch pedal.
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Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH
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