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• The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 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 bestcutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowedtwice. 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
positionto help prevent scalping in most
terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor
on a fiat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See %0 ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" inthe Operation section of
this manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut
position, gauge wheels should be
assembled so they ere slightly off the
ground, install gauge wheel in
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.
Gauge
Wheol
Bracket
3_-16
Locknut
Shoulder Bolt
Gauga Wheel
TO OPERATE MOWER
Yourtractor 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 of cut.
2. Start mower blades by engaging
attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
_1, CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass c_tcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
Attachment
ClutchLever _ Attachemnt
"Engaged"_ )_ __Lift LeverHigh
Position _._jZ Position
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hillswith slopes greater than 15° and do
not ddve across any slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before
starting up or clownhills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary,
push clutclV'orakepedal quicklyto
brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift leverto tst gear, Be
sure you have allowed room for tractor
to roll slightlyas you restartmovement.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment liftto highest position
with attachment _ittcontrol
• When pushing or towingyour tractor,
be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at morethan
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hoodfrom damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer,be sure hood Lsclosed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hoodto tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
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