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TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N)
Use choke control whenever you are start-
ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a
warm engine°
• To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob in to disengage,
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
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The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the forward and reverse drive
pedals.
1_ Start tractor and release parking brake,
2. Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse
(L) drive pedal to begin movement.
Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depresse&
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TO USE CRUISE CONTROL
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 at slow 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 (K) 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
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cut-
ting height slot.
• Slide pointer tab (T) to desired cutting
height as a reminder for next time you
mow.
The cutting height range is approxi-
mately 1" to 4", The heights are mea-
sured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. 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 to ap-
proximately 2-I/2 inches during the cool
season and to over 3 inches during hot
months. For healthier and better look-
ing 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 heighL
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