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.................. OPERATZON
TO SELECT MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 11)
The cutting height is selected by placing the memory
rod in the desired height position The cutting height range is
approximately 2 to 4 inches
o Press cutting height adjustment pedal all the way+down
until it lalches,+
• Move memory rod to desired cutting height. Lowest cutting
height is towardfront of tractor and highest is toward rear
of tractor. The latched pedal position is the highest cutting
position.,
e Press pedal latch to release pedal, mower deck will tower
to the desired cutting heighL
e The memory positions (1 thru 5) change height of cut
approximately 3t8 inch each. Total available cutting height
adjustments exceeds 2 inches
e The average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1t2"
during cool season and over 3" during hot months, For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after
moderate growth,.
e For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height
should be mowed twice, Make the first cut at the highest
position; the second to desired height.
if cutting blades do not cut evenly, go to "TO ADJUST
MOWER DECK HEIGHT" and "TO LEVEL MOWER DECK"
instructions,.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch..Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with en-
gine running and brake+clutch pedal not fully depressed with
parking brake lever locked, and/or attachment clutch lever
engaged, will shut off engine..
e Select desired height of cut withcutting height adjustment
pedal
® TO START MOWER +Slowly move attachment clutch lever
to ENGAGED position..
• TO STOP MOWER + Move attachment clutch iever to
DISENGAGED position.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either discharge chute deflector,
or entire grass catcher, on mowers so
equipped, tn place.
PEDAL LATCH
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT PEDAL
MEMORY F _ 1-5{'tOP TO BOTTOM)
VIEW OF LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG. 11
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: On slopes, be very cautious
and avoid sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control, NEVER carry passen-
gers.
e Choose slowest speed before starting upor down hills.
e Avoid stopping, starting or changing speed on hills.
® Ifslowing isnecessary, move throttlecontrollever toslower
position.
® Itstopping is necessary, push brake-clutch pedal fully (oil
way down) and engage parking brake,
e Move shift control lever to NEUTRAL position
• Torestart movement, release parkingbrake and move shift
control lever to 1st gear, Be sure you have allowed
enough room for unit to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
• Make all turns slowly+
TO TRANSPORT TRACTOR
• Fully depress cutting height adjustment pedal into highest
position..
• Whenpushingortowing your unit, be sure shift control lever
isin NEUTRAL position.
e Slowly release parking brake and brake+clutch pedal.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH
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