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 or tap on forward
drive
pedal.
TO ADJUST
MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT
The position of the attachment
lift indicator
(W) determines
the cutting height.
CAUTION:
Continuing
to press the electric
lift switch
after the mower deck has reached
the minimum
or maximum
position
may result
in damage
to the electric
lift mechanism
.The
electric
lift mechanism
is equipped
with
a
thermal
protection
system.
If the system
overheats
or fails to operate,
allow the system
to cool before
attempting
to operate
again.
The cutting
height
range is approximately
1" to
4".
The heights
are measured
from
the ground
to the blade tip with the engine
not running.
These heights
are approximate
and may vary
depending
upon soil
condi-
tions,
height
of grass
and types
of grass
being mowed.
The average
lawn should be cut to approxi-
mately 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 ADJUST
GAUGE
WHEELS
Gauge
wheels
are properly
adjusted
when
they are slightly
off the 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 level 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, gauge wheels
should
be assembled
so they are slightly
off the ground.
Install
gauge wheel
in appropriate
hole. Tighten
securely.
3.
Repeat
for all, installing
gauge
wheel
in
same
adjustment
hole.
Adjust
mower to the desired
cutting
height
by pressing
the electric
lift switch
(A) in
either
the up or down
direction.
Slide
pointer
tab
(T) to desired
cutting
height as a reminder
for next time you mow.
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