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Attachemnt
Lift Lever
High
Position
Attachment
Clutch Lever
“Engaged”
Position
“Disengaged”
Position
Low
Position
Defl ector
Shield
0142
3
3/8 Washer
3/8-16
Locknut
Gauge
Wheel
Mounting
Bracket
Shoulder
Bolt
Gauge Wheel
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed
when they are slight ly off the ground when
mower is at the desired cutting height in
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 fl at level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See “TO AD JUST MOWER CUT TING
HEIGHT” in this sec tion of manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut
po si tion, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. In stall gauge wheel in ap-
pro pri ate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8
washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and tighten
se cure ly.
3. Repeat for opposite side, installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped 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 off the engine. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
or cutting off when operating your equip-
ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging at-
tach ment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage at tach ment clutch con trol.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the en tire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the defl ector
shield in place.
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ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
OPERATING IN REVERSE
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direc-
tion with the attachment clutch engaged
will shut off the engine unless the ignition
key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
WARNING: Backing up with the at-
tachment clutch engaged while mowing
is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS
"ON", to allow reverse operation with the
attachment clutch engaged, should only
be done when the operator decides it is
necessary to reposition the machine with
the attachment engaged. Do not mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM -
1. Move motion control lever to neutral
(N) position.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi-
tion.
3. Look down and behind before backing
up.
4. Slowly move motion control lever to
reverse (R) po si tion to start movement.
5. When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.