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Thecuttingheightrangeisapproxi-
mately 1-1/2to 4". The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade
tipwith the engine notrunning. These
heights are approximate and may vary
depending upon soil conditions,height of
grass andtypes of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
coolseason and to over 3 inches
dudng hot months• For healthier and
better looking lawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
• For best cuttingperformance, grass
over 6 inches _nheight sheutd he
mowed twice. Make the firstcut
relatively high;the second to desired
height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightlyoff the ground
when mower is at the desired cutting
height in operating position. Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper
positionto help prevent scalping m most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level
surface.
1. Lower mower and adjust mower to
desired cutting height•
2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel bar.
3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
gauge wheels slightlyto align holes in
bracket and gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels
. should be slightlyoff the ground•
Replace retainer springinto clevis pin.
• Be sure all gauge wheels are in the
same setting.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you change the cuttingheight
ofthe mower deck.
Retainer
Sprint
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 runningand the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine•
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
_,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
AttachmentClutch AttachmentLift
SwitchPullOutTo LeverHigh Position
"Engage" /_ r- ?
_,,_ _/ \_\ Deflector
PushInTo _ L_" ":/
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
ACAUTION: DO not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not ddve across any slope.
• Choose the slowest s_eed before
• stading up or down h=lls.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
ll stopping is absolutely necessary,
push brake pedal quickly to brake
position and engage parking brake.
To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and brake pedal.
Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal
to slowest setting.
Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towingyour tractor,be
sure to disengage transmission by
placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at
the rear drawbar oftractor.
1. Raise attachment liftto highest
position with attachment lilt control.
2. Pull freewheel control out end intothe
slot and release so it is held in the
disengaged position.
• Do not push or towtractorat morethan
two (2) MPH.
• To re-engsgo transmission, reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer,be sure hood isclosed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hoodto tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
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