OPERATION
TO MOVE FORWARD
AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 20)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever. (J)
TO ADJUST
GAUGE WHEELS
(See Fig. 22)
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 inprop-
er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See"TOADJUST
MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of manual).
•
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off
the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate
hole.
Tighten securely.
•
Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjust-
ment hole.
Fig. 20
•
Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral position.
•
Release parking brake.
•
Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 21)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the
cutting height.
Fig. 21
•
Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 4". The
heights are measured 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 approximately
2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during
hot months.
For healthier and better looking lawns,
mow often and after moderate growth.
•
For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height
should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively
high; the second to desired height.
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3/4
Fig. 22
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 will
shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally
positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat-
ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
•
Select desired height of cut with attachment lift lever.
•
Start mower blades by engaging attachment
clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER
BLADES
•
Disengage attachment clutch control.
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CAUTION:
Do not
operate
the
mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
(S) in place (See Fig. 23).
Fig. 23
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