• The average
lawn should
be cut to ap-
proximately
2-I/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 sec-
ond to desired
height.
TO OPERATE
MOWER
"four 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 equipment
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.,
t Lift
Lever High Position
Attachment
Clutch Lever
"Engaged
"Disen,
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 offthe
engine unless the ignition
key is
placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
,_WARNING:
Backing
up with
the
at-
tachment
clutch engaged
while mowing
is
strong ly discouraged,. Turn ing the ROS "ON",
to allow reverse
operation
with the attach-
ment 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
USING THE REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
-
1. Depress
clutchtbrake
pedal alt 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 wMle
backing
up
4.
Move
gear
shift
lever
to reverse
(R)
position
and slowly release clutchfbrake
pedal to start movement.
5_ When use ofthe 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.
• Choosetheslowestspeed
before starting
up or down hills.
, Avoid
stopping
or changing
speed
on
hills.
, If stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position
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 park-
ing brake and clutch/brake
pedal.
o 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) posF
tion..
.
Do not push or tow tractor
at more than
five (5) MPH
NOTE:
To protect hood from darnage when
transporting
yourtractor
on a truck ora trailer,
be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to
tractor
(rope, cord, etc.)°
absolutely
necessary.
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