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Thecutting height range is approximately
1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea-
sdred from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These
heights are approximate and may vary
depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches
during hotmonths. For healthier and
better looking lawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches In height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired
height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly 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 flat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting
height.
2. Lower mower with lift control. Re-
move rear retainer spdng and clevis
pin which secure each gauge wheel.
3. Lower gauge wheels lo ground.
Raise gauge wheels slightly to align
holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar
and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels
should be slightly off the ground.
4. Replace retainer springs into clevis
pins.
Retainer Clevis Pin/r
Spring_-_-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-._0_ _
Gauge _ "E_,_"_////_T_."_
Wheel ii 6¢L ijZZIIf ;i
Gauge_/'_ '_
Wheel Brac'ket_.._
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 1he attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine.
1. Select desired height of cut.
2. Lower mower with attachment lift
control.
3. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
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,
Attachment Lift Lever
AttachmentClutch Hlah Position
SwitchPullOutTo_ / Low
"Engage"J ,_,_._ _ _' _-"Position
Push In/ TO _\ >:/" _%
"Disengage" _ i '_--_. :: i,_
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_I_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 150 and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
guide provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before start-
ing up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If slowing isnecessary, move throttle con-
trol laver to slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-
tion and engage parking brake.
• Move gearahi_t lever to1st gear and range
shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you
have allowed roomfor tractor to rollslightly
as you restart movement.
• To restart movement, slowlyrelease park-
ing brake and clutch/brake pedal,
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment liftcontrol.
• When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi-
tion.
• Do notpush ortowtrector at morethan five
(5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
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