Theaveragelawnshouldbe cutto
approximately2-1/2inchesduringthe
coolseasonandtoover3 inchesduring
hotmonths.,Forhealthierand better
lookinglawns,,mowoften.andafter
m o;derateg°i;owi_fi:............." ....._" : .....
Forbestcuttingperformance,grass
over6 inchesin heightshouldbe
mowedtwice.Makethe firstcut relative-
ly high;thesecondto desiredheight.,
"0 OPERATE MOWER
'our..tractor is equipped with an operator
_resence sensing switch. Any attempt by
he operator to leave the seat with the
:ngine running and the attachment clutch
;ngaged will shut off the engine°
Select desired height of cut,.
Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutch control
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
age attachment clutch control..
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
vithout either the entire grass catcher, on
nowers so equipped, or the discharge
]uard in place.
ge
Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position,.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever
does not return to neutral (N) position
when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed
o TO restart movement, slowly release "
parking brake and clutch/brake pedal..
o Slowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
o Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling position.
Freewheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor..
o Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
o Pull freewheel control knob out and hold
in position by inserting retainer spring
into forward hole of control rod..
o Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH_
o ]b reengage transrnission, reverse
above procedure,
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on a truck or a
trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured
to tractor. Use an appropriate means of
tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc_).
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_)kCAUTION: Do not drive up or down
qitls with slopes greater than 15 ° and do
"_ot drive across any slope.. Use the slope
guide provided 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 slowing is necessary, move throttle
control lever to slower position.
, If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-
tion and engage parking brake,
TOWnNG CARTS AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
TOWonly the attachments that are recom-
mended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous,.
Tires can lose traction with the ground and
cause you to lose control of your tractor..
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
o The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer' weight oil
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