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TO ADJUST MOWER CUI"FING HEIGHT
The positionof the attachment lift lever
determines the cuttingheight.
• Grasp liftlever.
• Press plunger with thumb and move
lever to desired position.
The cutting height range is approxi-
mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade tip
withthe engine not running. These
heightsare approximate and may vary
depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and typos of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches duringthe
cool season and to over 3 inches
duringhot months. For healthier and
better looking lawns, mow often and
after moderate growth.
• For best cuttingperformance, grass
ever 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the firstcut
relativelyhigh;the second to desired
height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightlyoff tha ground
when mower is at the desired cutting
height in operating position. Gauge
wheels then keep the deck in proper
positionto help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor
on a flat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cuttingheight
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they are slightlyoff the
ground. Install gauge wheal
appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/
8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
3. Repeat for opposite side Installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
GaugeWheel _ "_ _\
Mounting.. -_fF_
or,cke,
3/8 Washer.-----J_'_'_".#_ "J Shoulder
GaugeWhael------"_'_ -'-- Bolt
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 ofcut.
2. 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 Clutch Attachment Lift Lever
Hig
Position
Low
Position _ Position
_Shield
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hillswith slopes greater than 15° and do
not drive across any slope. A slope guide
at the back of your manual is providedfor
your use.
• Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
• If stoppingis absolutely necessary,
push clutch/brake pedal quickly to
brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move geershift lever to 1st gear. Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightlyas you restart movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
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