TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the forward and reverse drive
pedals.
1. Start tractor
and release
parking
brake.
2. Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse(L)
drive pedal to begin movement. Ground
speed increases the further down the
pedal is depressed.
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature can be used for
forward travel only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used
while mowing or transporting on relatively
smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions
such as trimming at slow speeds may cause
the cruise control to disengage. Do not use
the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian
or while trimmimg or turning.
• With forward drive pedal depressed to
desired speed, pull cruise control lever
(J) up and hold while lifting your foot off
the pedal, then release the lever.
To disengage the cruise control, depress the
brake pedal, tap on forward drive pedal or
push the cruise control lever down,
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.
The cutting height range is approximately
1"
to 4". The heights are measured
from the
groundtothe
bladetip with the engine not run-
ning. 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"
during the cool sea-
son and to over 3" 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 ADJUST
GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels
are properly adjusted when
they are slightly offthe
ground when mower
is at the desired cutting height in operating
position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper
position to help prevent scalping
in most terrain conditions,
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat tevel surface.
1. Adjust
mower to desired
cutting
height
(See "TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT"
in this section of manual).
2. With mower in desired height of cut posi-
tion, gaugewheels
should be assembled
so they are slightly off the ground, tnstall
gauge wheel in appropriate
hole. Tighten
securely.
3, Repeat for all, installing
gauge wheel in
same adjustment
hole.
- Put attachment lift lever indesired cutting
height slot.
TO OPERATE MOWER
"four tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt bythe
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
offwhen operating your equipmenton rough,
rolling terrain or hills,
t. Select desired height of cut with attach-
ment lift lever.
2, Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control.
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