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• The operator must remain in the tractor seat
at all times. If the operator should leave the
seat without
pushing
the PTO knob inward
into
the
disengaged
(OFF)
position,
the
tractor's engine will shut off.
IMPORTANT:
The PTO knob cannot be in the
engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in
the reverse direction, The PTO knob must be in the
disengaged (OFF) position when the shift/ever
is in
REVERSE
or the PTO will automatically
shut off.
Refer to SAFETY INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
in this
section.
MOWING
This tractor is equipped
with one of MTLTs high
quality cutting decks. The following
information will
be helpful when using the cutting deck with your
tractor.
WARNING:
To avoid possible injury, do
not allow anyone in the area of the tractor
while mowing.
Even if the area to be
mowed
has
been
cleared
of
foreign
objects, small objects may be picked up
and discharged by the mower,
WARNING:
Never direct the discharge
of material
toward
bystanders
or allow
anyone
near
the
machine
while
in
operation.
For best results it is recommended
that the
first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown
towards the center. After the first two laps,
reverse the direction to throw the discharge to
the outside for the balance of cutting. This will
give a better appearance to the lawn.
Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass
invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry
weather.
• Mowing
should
always
be done
with the
engine at full throttle.
• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially
if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed.
• Under heavier conditions it may be necessary
to go back over the cut area a second time to
get a clean cut.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and
weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is
designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades
when
worn.
Refer
to the
MAINTENANCE
section
of
this
manual
for
proper
blade
sharpening instructions.
SECTION
9: ADJUSTMENTS
LEVELING
THE DECK
_,
WARNING:
Cutting
blades
are sharp.
Always
protect
hands by wearing heavy
leather work gloves to grasp blades.
NOTE:
Check
the tractor's tire pressure
before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
TIRES in the maintenance
section of this rnanua/ for
further information regarding tire pressure.
Front
to Rear
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabi-
lizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front
to rear. The front of the deck should be 1/4" to 3/8"
lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary
as follows:
WARNING:
Turn
the tractor's engine
off, remove the key from the ignition switch
and apply the tractor's parking brake before
making
any
adjustments
to the cutting
deck.
• With
the
tractor
parked on
a firm,
level
surface, place the lift lever in the top notch
(highest position) and rotate the blade nearest
the discharge
chute so that it is parallel with
the tractor.
• Measure the distance
from the front of the
blade tip to the ground and the rear of the
blade tip to the ground. The first measurement
taken should be between 1/4" and 3/8" less
than the second measurement.
Determine the
approximate
distance
necessary
for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary,
to the
next step.
• Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of
the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 8A.
• Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side
of
the
stabilizer
bracket.
See
Figure
8A.
Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the
deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of
the deck.
• Retighten
the two jam nuts loosened
earlier
when proper adjustment is achieved.
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