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• Place the shift lever in the REVERSE position, look
to the rear to ensure the path is empty, and depress
the drive pedal.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your
application. Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in
this section.
Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. To engage
the PTO, proceed as follows:
• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
• On models with PTO lever: Pull the PTO lever
outward into the engaged (ON) position.
• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments
NOTE: The operator must remain on the tractor seat at
all times of operation. If the operator leaves the seat
without moving the PTO lever into the disengaged
(OFF) position, the tractor’s engine will automatically
shut off, regardless of whether the parking brake is
engaged or not
• On units equipped with electric PTO, pull the
PTO knob outward to engage power to the cutting
deck. Push the PTO knob inward to disengage
power to the cutting deck
Figure 8
IMPORTANT:
The PTO clutch will automatically shut off
if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for
reverse travel. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on
page 13.
Mowing
The following information will be helpful when using the
cutting deck with your tractor.
•Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a
mulch kit or grass collector is installed.
• For best results it is recommended that the first two
laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the
center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction
to throw the discharge to the outside for the
balance of cutting. This will give a better
appearance to the lawn.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites
weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
WARNING:
To help avoid blade contact or a
thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
WARNING:
Plan your mowing pattern to
avoid discharge of materials toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
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