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Thecuttingheightrangeis approxi-
mately1-1/2to 4".Theheightsare
measuredfrom 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 andtypes of grass being mowed.
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 looking lawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the firstcut
relatively high; the second to desired
height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted
when they are slightlyoff the ground
when mower is at the desired cutting
height in operating position. Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper
positionto help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Be sure tractor is ona fiat level
surface.
1. Lower mower and adjust mower to
desired cutting height.
2. Remove retainer springand clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel bar.
3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
igaugewheels slightlyto align holes in
racket and gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels
should be slightly off the ground.
4. Replace retainer spdng into clevis pin.
5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the
same setting.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you change the cutting height
of the mower deck.
Retainer
Sprin!
Clevis Pin
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.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control
A, CA[J'I3ON: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
AttachmentClutch AttachmentLift
SwitchPullOutTo LeverI Position
Deflector
Push In To
=Disengage"_
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_,CAUTION: Do not drive upor down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not ddve acrossany slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stoppingor changing speed on
hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push brake pedal quicklyto brake
position and engage parking brake.
• To restart movement, slowlyrelease
parking brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly depress appropriate ddve pedal
to slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor,be
sure to disengage transmission by
placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel controlis located at
the rear drawbar oftractor.
1. Raise attachment lift to highest
positionwith attachment lift control.
2. Pull freewheel control out and intothe
slot and release so it is held in the
disengaged position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To re-engage transmission,reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: Toprotect hoodfrom damage
when transportingyour 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.).