Engagingthe PTO
Engaging
the PTO transfers
power to the cutting
deck or other
(separately
available)
attachments.
To engage the PTO:
1.
Move the throttle
control
lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
2.
Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward
into the engaged
(ON) position.
See Fig. 5-3.
NOTE:Always
operate
the tractor
with the throttle
lever in the
FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient
use of the cutting
deck or other (separately
available) attachments.
OFF
Figure 5-3
Mowing
WARNING!
To help avoid blade contact
or a
thrown
object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers,
children
and pets at least 75 feet from the machine
while it is in operation.
Stop machine
if anyone
enters the area.
The following
information
will be helpful
when using the cutting
deck with your tractor.
WARNING!
Plan your mowing
pattern
to avoid
discharge
of materials
toward
roads, sidewalks,
bystanders
and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against
a wall or obstruction
which
may
cause discharged
material
to ricochet
back toward
the operator.
Do not mowat
high ground
speed, especially
ira mulch kit
or grass collector
is installed.
Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed
growth
and yellows quickly
in dry weather.
Always operate
the tractor
with the throttle
lever in the
FAST (rabbit)
position
while mowing
For best results it is recommended
that the first two laps be
cut with the discharge
thrown
towards
the center. After the
first two laps, reverse the direction
to throw
the discharge
to the outside
for the balance of cutting.
This will give a
better appearance
to the lawn.
Do NOT attempt
to mow heavy brush and weeds or
extremely
tall grass. Your tractor
is designed
to mow lawns,
NOT clear brush.
Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
SECTION
S --
OPERATION