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WARNING
Do not mow on inclines
with a slope in excess
of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately 2-1/2
feet every 10 feet). The
tractor could overturn
and cause serious
injury.
To help avoid blade
;ontact or a thrown
object injury, keep
bystanders, helpers,
;hildren and pets at
least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in
operation. Stop ma-
;hine if anyoneenters
the area.
Driving On Slopes
Referto the SLOPEGAUGEon page3 to helpdeter-
mineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely.
,_ WARNING: Do not mow on
inclineswith a slope in excess
of 15 degrees (a rise of approxi-
mately 2-1/2 feet every 10feet).
The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
• Mow up anddownslopes,NEVERacross.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection
on slopes.
• Watchfor holes, ruts,bumps,rocks,or otherhidden
objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.
Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.
• Avoidturnswhendrivingona slope. If a turn must
be made,turn downthe slope.Turningupa slope
greatlyincreasesthechanceof a roll over.
• Avoidstoppingwhendrivingup a slope.If it is
necessaryto stop whiledrivingup a slope, startup
smoothlyandcarefullyto reducethe possibilityof
flippingthe tractoroverbackward.
Engaging the Blades
Engagingthe PTO(BladeEngage)transferspowerto
thecutting deckor other(separatelyavailable)attach-
ments.Toengagethe blades,proceedas follows:
1. Movethe throttlecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit)
position.
2. Graspthe PTO(BladeEngage)leverand pivotit all
thewayforwardinto theengaged(ON) position.
3. Keepthe throttleleverinthe FAST(rabbit)position
for the mostefficientuseof the cuttingdeck or other
(separatelyavailable)attachments
iMPORTANT:Models with Reverse Caution Mode:
Theenginewill automaticallyshutoff ifthe PTOis
engagedwiththe shift leverin positionfor reversetravel
withthe ignitionkeyinthe NORMALMOWINGposition.
Models withoutReverseCautionMode:
The PTO(BladeEngage)levermust be in thedisen-
gaged(OFF)positionwhen startingthe engine,when
travelingin reverse,and if the operatorleavesthe seat.
Referto SafetyinterlockSwitcheson page 14.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
Toraisethe cuttingdeck,movethe deck lift leverto the
left,thenplaceit inthe notchbestsuitedfor yourapplica-
tion.Referto SettingThe CuttingHeightearlierinthis
section.
Mowing
WARNING: 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.
Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe
cuttingdeckwith yourtractor:
WARNING: Plan your mowing
pattern to avoid 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 mowat high groundspeed,especiallyifa
mulchkit or grass collectoris installed.
• For best resultsit is recommendedthat the firsttwo
lapsbe cut with the dischargethrowntowardsthe
center.Afterthe first two laps, reversethedirectionto
throwthe dischargeto the outsidefor the balanceof
cutting.Thiswill givea betterappearanceto the lawn.
• Do notcut thegrasstoo short.Shortgrass invites
weedgrowthandyellowsquicklyindry weather.
• Mowingshouldalwaysbe done with theengineat full
throttle.
Underheavierconditionsit may be necessaryto go
backoverthecut areaa secondtimeto get a clean
cut.
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