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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed
when they are slight ly off 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: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor
on a fl at level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See “TO AD JUST MOWER CUT TING
HEIGHT” in this sec tion of manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut
po si tion, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. In stall gauge wheel in ap pro -
pri ate hole. Tighten se cure ly.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A)
de ter mines the cut ting height.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cut-
ting height slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i-
mate ly 1" to 4". The heights are mea-
sured 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 and
types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to ap-
proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool
season and to over 3 inches during 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 fi rst cut relatively high;
the second to de sired height.
A
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the forward and reverse drive
pedals.
• Start tractor and release parking brake.
• Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse
(L) drive pedal to begin movement.
Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depressed.
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature can be used for
forward travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used
while mowing or transporting on relatively
smooth, straight surfaces. Other con di tions
such as trimming at slow speeds may
cause the cruise control to dis en gage. Do
not use the cruise control on slopes, rough
terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
• With forward drive pedal depressed to
desired speed, pull cruise control lever
(J) up and hold while lifting your foot off
the pedal, then release the lever.
To disengage the cruise control, depress
the brake pedal, tap on forward drive ped-
al or push the cruise control lever down.
K
L
J