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The cutting heightrangeis approximately
1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare mea-
suredfrom the groundto the bladetip with
the engine notrunning. These heightsare
approximateand mayvary depending
uponsoil conditions,heightof grass and
types of grass beingmowed.
• 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 best cuffing performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-
tively high; the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly off the ground when
mow(_t fs_t'ttle _-dsired cutting height in
operating position. Gauge wheels then
keep the deck in proper position to help
prevent scalping in most terrain condi-
tions.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a
flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut po-
sition, gauge wheels should be assem-
bled so they are slightly off the ground.
Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole
with shoulder belt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-
i6 Iocknut and tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge
Mounting
Bracket
3/8-16
Locknut Shoulder Bolt
3/8 Washer Gauge Wheel
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 the attachment clutch
engaged wig shut off the engine,
¶ _ d_ed height of cut.
-" Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol
• :szan mower Dlaaes Dy engagmngiltt_ll,;ll-
ment clutch control. .....
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disen-
ge attachment dutch control.
AUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard in place.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
Attachment Clutch
Switch Pull Out To
"Engage"
Attachment Uft Lever
High PositiOn
Low
.'.-P"Position
..'/
i.'.:"Di,_t_rge"
Guard
Push In To
"Disengage"
r
ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° 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 is necessary, move-throttle
control lever to slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary,, push
clutcll/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-
tion and engage parking-brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and
range shift lever to low (L) position. Be
sure you have alloWed room for.tractor
to roll slightly as you restart movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutcli/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment liftto highest position
with attachment lift control.
• When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
position. •
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
when transpoltifl9 your tractor on a truck .
or a trailer, be,sum hood is dosed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
moans oftyinghoodtotractor(rope,cord. 0
etc.).
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