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• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches
dudng hot months. For healthier and
better lookinglawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
• For best cuttingperformance, grass
over 6 inchesin height shouldbe
mowed twice, Make the first cut
relativelyhigh; the second to desired
height,
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted
when they are slightlyoff the ground
when mower isat the desired cutting
height in operating position. Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper
positionto help prevent scalpingin most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor
on a flat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See _TOADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightlyoff the
ground. Installgauge wheel in
appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/
8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknutand
tighten securely.
3. Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment
hole.
Gauge
Wheel
3/8-16-
Locknut
Shoulder
3/8 _/_Bolt
Gauge Wheel
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
clutchengaged willshut offthe engine.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
_I_CAUTION: Do notoperate themower
withouteither the entiregrass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
Attachment
ClutchLever Attachemnt
=Engaged" High
Position , Position
Low
Position
Position
Deflector
Shield
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION: Do notdrive upor down
hillswith slopes greater than 15" and do
notdrive across any slope,
• Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changingspeed on
hills,
• If slowing isnecessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
• If stopping is absolutelynecessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quicklyto
brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1stgear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightlyas you restartmovement.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all tums slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment liftto highestposition
with attachment liftcontrol.
• When pushing or towing your tractor,
be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
• Do not pushor tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hoodfrom damage
when transportingyourtractor on a truck
or a trailer,be sure hood isclosed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tyinghood to tractor (rope,cord,
etc.).
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