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, The average
lawn should
be cut to ap-
proximately
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 relatively
high;
the second
to desired
height.
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.
_I, CAUTION:
Do not operate
the mower
without
either
the entire
grass
catcher,
on mowers
so equipped,
or the deflector
shield
in place.
Lift
Lever High Position
"Disengag
Position
_
Shield
OPERATING
IN REVERSE
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 the 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
and
while
backing
up.
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.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
_I, WARNING:
Do not drive
up or down
hills with slopes
greater
than
15 ° and do
not drive across
any slope.
Use the slope
guide
at the back of this manual.
,
Choose
the slowest
speed
before
start-
ing up or down
hills.
, Avoid
stopping
or changing
speed
on
hills.
•
If stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/brake
pedal
quickly
to brake
posi-
tion and engage
parking
brake.
• Move
gearshift
lever to 1st gear.
Be
sure you have allowed
room for tractor
to roll slightly
as you restart
movement.
• To restart
movement,
slowly
release
parking
brake
and clutch/brake
pedal.
,
Make
all turns 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
when
transporting
your tractor
on a truck
or a trailer,
be sure hood
is closed
and
secured
to tractor.
Use an appropriate
means
of tying
hood to tractor
(rope,
cord,
etc.).
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