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OPERATION
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
offthe groundwhen mower isatthe desired cutting heightin
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 flat level
surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels shouldbe assembled sothey are slightlyoffthe
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulderbolt,3/8 washer,and 3/8-16 Iocknutandtighten
securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installinggaugewheel insame
adjustment hole.
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3/8-16
GUAGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
3/8WASHER
SHOULDER
GAUGE BOLT
RG. 7
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)
Yourtractor 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 offthe engine.
• Select desired height ofcut.
• Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol.
• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, orthe deflector
shield in place.
I
"ENGAGED" POSITION
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
A'FrACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
POSI_ON
LOW
POSITION
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
[_ AUTION: Donotdriveupordownhills I
with slopes greater than 15°and do not
drive across any slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
• Avoid stopping orchanging speed on hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttlecontrol lever to
slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
• To restart movement, slowlyrelease parkingbrake and
clutch/brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 9)
When pushingor towing yourtractor, besure to disengage
transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Freewheeicontrol islocated atthe reardrawbarof
tractor.
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-
ment liftcontrol.
• Pull freewheel control out and down intothe slot and
release so itis held in the disengaged position.
• Donot push or towtractor at more than two (2) MPH.
• To reengage transmission,reverse above procedure.
NOTE: To protect hoodfrom damage when transporting
yourtractor ona truck oratrailer, besure hoodisclosed and
secured totractor. Use an appropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
FIG. 9
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-rACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a
load, while on aslope, isdangerous. Tires can losetraction
withtheground and cause youtolosecontrol ofyourtractor.
FIG. 8 12