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UsingtheDeckLiftLever
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 SettingTheCuttingHeightearlier in
this section.
EngagingthePTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. To engage
the PTO, proceed as follows:
• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
• Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON)
position. See Figure 8.
Front View Pull Out Push In
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Figure 8
• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments
IMPORTANT: The electric PTO clutch will automatically
shut off if the PTO isengaged with the shift lever in
position for reverse travel. Refer to SafetyInterlock
Switcheson page 13.
Mowing
_l 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 inoperation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
The following information will be helpful when using the
cutting deck with your tractor.
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 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 bedone with the engine at
full throttle.
• In heavier conditions, it may be better to go back
over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds
and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to
mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades
when worn. Refer to CuttingBladeson page 22 of this
manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.
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