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TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 10)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
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Start tractor and release parking brake.
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Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to
begin movement. Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depressed.
K
L
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 11)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the
cutting height.
A
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Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 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.
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The average lawn should be cut to approximately
2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot
months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate growth.
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For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height
should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively
high; the second to de sired height.
OPERATION
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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.
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Select desired height of cut. (See "TO ADJUST MOWER
CUTTING HEIGHT".)
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Start mower blades by engaging at tach ment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.
CAUTION:
without either the en tire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector chute
in place (See Fig. 12).
12
Do not operate the mower
Fig. 12
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