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FIG. 15
OPERATION
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL -J (See Fig. 15)
The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel
only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing or
transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other
conditions such as trimming atslow speeds may cause the
cruise control to disengage. Do not use the cruise control
on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed,
pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold while lifting
your foot off the pedal, then release the lever.
To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal
or tap on forward drive pedal.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 16)
The position oftheattachment liftlever (A) determinesthe
cuttingheight.
FIG. 16
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
Slide pointer tab (T) to desired cutting height as a
reminder for next time you mow.
The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine notrunning. 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 toapproximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. 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 (See Fig. 17)
Gauge wheels are properlyadjustedwhentheyareslightly
offthe groundwhen mowerisat thedesired cuttingheight
in operating position.Gauge wheels then keep the deck
inproper positionto help preventscalping in mostterrain
conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUI-rlNG HEIGHT" in this section of
manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly oft
the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole.
Tighten securely.
Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjust-
ment hole.
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FIG.17
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractoris equipped withan operatorpresence sensing
switch. Any attemptbythe operatortoleave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged
willshut offthe engine.Youmustremainfully and centrally
positionedinthe seattopreventtheengine from hesitating
or cuttingoff when operating your equipment on rough,
rollingterrain or hills.
1. Select desired heightof cut with attachment liftlever.
2. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengageattachment clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers soequipped, orthe deflector
shield (S) in place,
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