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OPERATION
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 10)
The position of the mower lift lever determines the cutting
height. The position of the mower lift lever can be adjusted
by moving the height adjustment knob to desired position.
• With lift lever back and locked in highest position, pull
out the adjustment knob and move to desired position.
• Move mower lift lever out and forward to adjustment
knob.
The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 3-1/2". The
heights are measured 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 approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and 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 first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
MOWER LIFT
LEVER
MOWER HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
FIG. 10
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 10 and 11)
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the mower clutch engaged willshut
off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Engage mower byslowly moving mower clutch lever to
"ENGAGED" position.
• TO STOP MOWER - Move mower clutch lever to
"DISENGAGED" position.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
MOWER
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
MOWER
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
FIG. 11
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise mower lift lever to highest position.
• When pushing or tow,!ng your unit, be sure gearshift
lever is in NEUTRAL position.
• Do not push unit at more than five (5) MPH.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)
• The engine in your unit has been shipped from the
factory already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with unit on level ground.
• Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean, replace and
screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and
read oil level. If necessary, add oiluntil "FULL" mark
on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should change oilfor
easier starting (see "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in
this manual.
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