TOMOVE FORWARD
AND
BACKWARD
Thedirection and speed o fmovement is
controlled bythemotion c ontrol lever. (J)
1. Start t ractor withmotion c ontrol lever i n
neutral (N) position.
2. Release parking b rake.
3. Slowly m ove motion c ontrol lever t o
desired p osition.
TOADJUST M OWER C UTTING H EIGHT
Theposition oftheattachment liftlever ( A)
determines thecutting h eight.
TOADJUST G AUGE W HEELS
Gauge w heels areproperly adjusted
when they areslightly o fftheground w hen
mower isatthedesired c utting h eight in
operating position. Gauge w heels then
keep thedeck inproper position tohelp
prevent scalping inmost terrain c onditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge w heels withtractor
onaflatlevel s urface.
1. Adjust mower todesired c utting h eight
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER C UTTING
HEIGHT" inthissection ofmanual).
2. With mower indesired h eight ofcut
position, gauge w heels s hould b e
assembled sothey areslightly o ffthe
ground. Install gauge w heel inappro-
priate hole. T ighten securely.
3. Repeat forall,installing gauge w heel in
same adjustment hole.
• Put attachment
lift lever in desired
cut-
ting height slot.
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
2-1/2 inches
during
the cool
season
and to over 3 inches
during
hot
months.
For healthier
and better look-
ing lawns,
mow often and after moder-
ate growth.
• For best cutting
performance,
grass
over 6 inches
in height
should
be
mowed
twice.
Make the first cut rela-
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 with at-
tachment lift lever,
2. Start mower blades by engaging at-
tachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
disengage attachment clutch control.
&OAUTION_
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield (S) in place.
tively high; the second to desired height. 12