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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
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-
tively
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.
_,CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped,
or the deflector
shield in place.
Attachment (
Lift
High Position
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
_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.
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