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MOWING TIPS
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Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing
performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-
ming.
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If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to
reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the
desired height.
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Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug
mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to
dry before mowing.
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Always operate engine at full throttle when mow-
ing to assure better mowing performance and proper
dis charge of material. Regulate ground speed by
se lect ing a low enough gear to give the mower cut ting
per for mance as well as the quality of cut desired.
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When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the at tach ment being used.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER
HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN
AFTER EACH USE.
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The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip pings
many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not
be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade
quick ly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch
with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will
pro vide the best recutting action of the blades.
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Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends
to form clumps and interferes with the mulch ing action.
The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will
not be exposed to direct sunlight.
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For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so
that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades (See Fig. 15). For ex tremely heavy mulch-
ing, re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow
slow ly.
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Certain types of grass and grass con di tions may re quire
that an area be mulched a second time to com pletely
hide the clippings. When doing a sec ond cut, mow
across (perpendicular) to the first cut path.
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Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow
north to south one week then change to east to west the
next week. This will help prevent matting and graining
of the lawn.
OPERATION
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Fig. 15
TO OPERATE ELECTRIC DUMP SYSTEM
(See Fig. X1 and X2)
NOTE: For tractors that have the factory equipped elec-
tric dump system, the ignition switch must be in the "ON"
position for the bagger to dump. Tractors retrofitted with
the kit do not.
WARNING: Keep fingers and objects
clear of the bagger during operation.
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To lift the bagger, turn the electric dump switch counter
clockwise. See Fig. X1.
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To lower the bagger, turn the electric dump switch
clockwise. See Fig. X2.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position for
the bagger to dump.
TO DUMP BAGGER
Your tractor is equipped with a Dump Bag Alarm. To turn
off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch control.
CAUTION: Do NOT place objects on top of the bagger or
lean on the bagger.
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Position tractor in location you wish to dump bagger.
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Ensure that the transaxle is in the neutral position. Set
parking brake.
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To dump clippings, activate the electric dump switch
by turning the switch counterclockwise until bagger
reaches its highest position.
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To continue mowing, ensure that the area around the
tractor is clear and carefully pull forward until the bagger
has cleared the grass pile. Once the bagger is clear of
the grass pile, stop the tractor, ensure the transaxle is in
the neutral position, set the parking brake, and turn the
dump switch clockwise until the bagger is completely
down.
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Fig. X1
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