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• Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into
motion.
• The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing
the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be
little difference between the highest two speeds until
after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys
during the break-in period.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the shift lever in neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut engine off
and remove the key.
IMPORTANT:
When stopping the tractor for any reason
while on a grass surface, always
• Place the shift lever in neutral,
• Engage the parking brake,
• Shut engine off and remove the key.
Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your
lawn ‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from your tractor’s
running engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit
will not operate with speed control lever in a low speed
position, proceed as follows.
• Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
• Restart engine.
• Place speed control lever in high speed position.
• Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
• Depress clutch-brake pedal.
• Place speed control lever in desired position.
• Place shift lever in either FORWARD or REVERSE,
and follow normal operating procedures.
Engaging The Cutting Blades
WARNING: Keep feet and hands away
from the discharge opening, the blades or
any part of the deck. When the unit is used
for anything other than mowing operations,
the blade drive should be disengaged.
To engage power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachment, proceed as follows:
• Move the deck engagement/lift lever to the right
and forward,
• Place the lever a notch for your desired cutting
height.
• Moving the lever to the right and all the way
rearward placing it into the BLADES STOP position
raises and disengages power to the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck engagement/lift lever must be in the
disengaged (BLADES STOP) position when starting
the engine, when traveling in reverse and if the operator
leaves the seat. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page
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Mowing
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.
The following information will be helpful when using the
cutting deck with your tractor.
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.
• Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine.
• For best results and to insure more even grass
distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively
wet.
• 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.
• Mowing should always be done with the engine at
full throttle.
• Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go
back over the cut area a second time to get a clean
cut.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds
and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to
mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades
when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 19 of this
manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.