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• The averagelawn should be cut to ap-
proximately2-1/2 inches during the cool
season and to over 3 inchesduring hot
months. For healthierand better look-
ing lawns,mow often and after moder-
ate growth.
• For best cutting performance,grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice. Makethe first cut rela-
tively high;the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELS
Gaugewheels are properlyadjusted
when they are slightly off the groundwhen
moweris at the desiredcutting height in
operatingposition.Gaugewheels then
keepthe deck in proper positionto help
preventscalpingin most terrainconditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheelswith tractor
on a flat levelsurface.
1. Adjust mowerto desired cutting height
(See "TOADJUST MOWERCUTTING
HEIGHT"in this section of manual).
2. With mowerin desired heightof cut
position,gauge wheels should be
assembledso they are slightly off the
ground.Installgauge wheel in ap-
propriatehole with shoulderbolt, 3/8
washer,and 3/8-16 Iocknutand tighten
securely.
3. Repeatfor oppositeside, installing
gaugewheel in same adjustmenthole.
Gauge Wheel
Mounting
3/8-16
Locknut
3/8 Washer
Gaug
Bolt
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 hesitating
or cutting
off when
operating
your equip-
ment on rough,
rolling terrain
or hills.
1.
Select
desired
height
of cut.
2.
Start mower
blades
by engaging
at-
tachment
clutch control.
TO STOP
MOWER
BLADES
-
disengage
attachment
clutch
control.
CAUTION:
Do not operate
the mower
without
either
the entire
grass catcher,
on mowers
so equipped,
or the deflector
shield
in place.
"Disen(
Position
Attachment Clutch Lever
"Engaged" Position
/
Attachemnt
f/?
Lift Lever
High Position
Low
Position
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\ Deflector
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Shield
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
(ROS)
Your tractor
is equipped
with a Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS).
Any attempt
by
the operator
to travel in the reverse
direc-
tion with the attachment
clutch
engaged
will shut off the engine
unless
ignition
key
is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_WARNING:
Backing
up with the at-
tachment
clutch
engaged
while
mowing
is strongly
discouraged.
Turning
the ROS
"ON", to allow reverse
operation
with the
attachment
clutch
engaged,
should
only
be done when the operator
decides
it is
necessary
to reposition
the machine
with
the attachment
engaged.
Do not mow
in
reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
USING
THE REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
-
1. Depress
clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold.
2.
With engine
running,
turn ignition
key
counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" posi-
tion.
3.
Look down and behind
before
backing.
4.
Move gear shift lever to reverse
(R) po-
sition and slowly
release
clutch/brake
pedal to start
movement.
5.
When
use of the ROS is no longer
needed,
turn the ignition
key clockwise
to engine
"ON" position.
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