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OPERATION
TO ADJUST
GAUGE WHEELS
(See Fig. 9)
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.
FIG. 7
•
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.
To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal
or tap on forward drive pedal.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the
cutting height.
FIG. 8
•
Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is approximately
1" 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.
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FIG.9
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of
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 appropriate
hole.
Tighten securely.
•
Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjust-
ment hole.
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 hesitat-
ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
1.
Select desired height of cut with attachment lift lever.
2.
Start mower blades by engaging attachment
clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without
either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflec=
tot shield (S) in place.
10
FIG. 10
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