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17se c t i O n 5 — Op e r a t i O n 17se c t i O n 5 — Op e r a t i O n
Driving On Slopes
determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
cause serious injury.
Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be
made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly
increases the chance of a roll over.
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary
to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and
carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor
over backward.
Engaging the Blades
deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the
blades, proceed as follows:
Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
2. (blade engage) lever and pivot it all the way
Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the 3.
most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments.
In the Reverse Caution Mode the engine will
control lever in position for reverse travel with the ignition key in
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then
place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to
Mowing
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:
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.
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.
extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns,
Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
Refer to Cutting Blades in the Service section of this manual
for proper blade sharpening instructions.