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The cutting height range is approxi-
mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heightsare
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 andtypee of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng the
cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and
better looking lawns, mew often and
after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired
height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly 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
position to help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level
surface.
1. Lower mower and ad ust mower to
desired cultng heght.
2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel bar.
3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
_auge wheels slightlyto align holes in
racket and gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels
should be slightly offthe ground.
4. Replace rstamer spring into clevis pin.
5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the
same setting.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to read ust gauge
wheels f you change the cutting height
ofthe mower deck.
Retainer
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor isequipped 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.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
dieengaqe attachment clutch control.
• I,CA(.ITION: Do net operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift
SwitchPull OutTo Lever HighPosition
=Enga_ _-" -- Low
Position
- --\ Deflector
/_- . Shield
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not drive across any slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push brake pedal quicklyto brake
position and engage perking brake.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and brake pedal.
• Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal
to slowestsetting.
• 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 control is located at
the rear drawbar oftractor.
1. Raise attachment liftto highest
position with attachment liftcontrol.
2. Pull freewheel controlout and into the
slot and release so it is held in the
disengaged position.
• Do not pushor towtractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To re-engage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: Toprotect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a track
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
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