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OPERATION
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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. 7)
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 gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
•
Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure
each gauge wheel bar.
•
Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels
slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar
and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly
off the ground.
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Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.
•
Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.
IMPORTANT:BESURETO READJUSTGAUGEWHEELSIFYOU
CHANGETHE CU'FI-INGHEIGHT OF THE MOWER DECK.
RETAINER
SPRING
CLEVIS PIN
FIG. 7
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 8)
Yourtractor 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.
•
Lower mower with attachment lift control.
•
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
•
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
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without either the entire grass catcher,
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on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
, ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
• HIGH POSITION
,",;' _
LOW
POSITION
/ SHIELD
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
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WARNING:
DO not drive up or down
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hills with slopes greater than 15° and
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do not drive across any slope.
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 turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
•
Raise attachment liftto highest positionwithattachment
lift control.
•
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
•
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5)
MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying
hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING
CARTS
AND OTHER
ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer ofyour trac-
tor. Use common sense when towing.Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
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