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approximately2-1/2 inches duringthe
cool season and to over 3 inches during
hot months. For healthierand better
looking lawns, mow often and after
moderategrowth.
o For best cutting performance,grass
over 6 inches in heightshould be
mowedtwice° Makethe first cut rela-
tively high;the second to desired height.
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,
o Select desired height of cut.
° Lower mower with attachment lift con-
troL
- Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
gage attachment clutch control
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place,guard in place.
Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift
Lever "Engaged"_4_-._ Lever High Position
positioo
"D sengaged'__t_ _ Low
Position _ ,¢ , :;_Position
__ I _,(/_D,scharge
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not drive across any slope.
° Choose the slowest speed before start-
ing 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 posi-
tion 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.
o To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
o Make all turns slowly_
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment 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
ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy of
a toad, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground and
cause you to lose control of your tractor°
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer weight oil.
o Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
° Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip-
stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick
into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the
tube° Do not thread the cap onto the
tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-
essary, add oil until "FULL" mark on
dipstick is reache& Do not overfill.
° For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Customer
Responsibilities section in this manual,
ADD GASOLINE
° Fill fuel tank° Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. (Use of leaded gasoline wil!
increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve tife). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
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