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• Tum knob counterclockwise(0)to
lowercuttingheighL
Thecuttingheightrangeisapproximately
1-1/2"to4-1/2".Theheightsaremea-
suredfromthegroundtothebladetipwith
theenginenotrunning.Theseheightsare
approximateandmayvarydepending
.uponsoilconditions,heightof grassand
typesofgrassbeingmowed.
• Theaveragelawnshouldhe 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 cutting 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
mower is at the desired cutting heightin
operating position.Gauge wheels then
keep the deck in proper positionto help
prevent scalping in most terrain condi-
tions.
• Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface.
• Lower mower and adjust mower to
desired cutting height.
• Remove retainer spring and clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel bar.
• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
gauge wheels slightlyto align holes in
bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert
clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be
slightly oftthe ground.
Retainer spring
Clevis Pin
• Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you change the cutting height of
the mower deck.
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 dutch
engaged will shutoff the engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Lower mower with attachment liftcon-
troL
• Start mower blades by engaging attach-
mant dutch control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
AttachmentClutch
Switch Pull
gage atta(_hmentclutchcontrol.
Attacl'mlent Lift Lever
High Position
...,tLOW
H P_
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Discharge
Guard
"Disengage"
,_CAUTION: 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
_.CAUTION: 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. .
• Avoidstopp,ng or changing speed on
hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
i f stoppingis absolutely necessary, push
clutch/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 rolislightly as you restart movement.
i o restart movement, slowly release
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
Make all tums slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to 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
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