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OPERATION
TO MOVE
FORWARD
AND
BACKWARD
(See
Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
Start tractor and release parking brake.
Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to
begin movement. Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depressed.
Fig. 7
TO USE
CRUISE
CONTROL
-J (See
Fig, 7)
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 as trimming 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.
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
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.
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.
NOTE:Adjust gaugewheelswith tractoron aflattevetsurface.
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.
Fig. 9
Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
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