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5.3 TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT____________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual
when driving or transporting tractor. Refer to Section 5.2
for general operating instructions. When operating in
reverse look behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
Important: If this mower is towed on public roads, it must
comply with federal, state and local ordinances. Contact
local authorities for regulations and equipment
requirements.
Always disengage both clutches when transporting
5.4 MOWING_________________________________________________________________
To mow:
Note: To prevent damage to the reel and bedknife,
never operate mowers when they are not cutting
grass.
1. Turn clutch handles to engaged position.
2. Move throttle lever to FAST then slowly engage
traction system to the desired mowing speed.
a. For complete even cutting, overlap swaths by a
few inches.
b. The most efficient operating speed for the mower
is between 2 and 4 m.p.h. (3 to 6 kph) depending
on grass and ground conditions.
c. In most cases, the tractor ground speed and
cutting height can be varied to provide a good
finished cut. For extremely tall grass, cut twice,
first at a higher setting and then at desired
height.
d. Stop and disengage clutches when crossing
paths or roadways. Look out for traffic.
CAUTION
To prevent tipping or loss of control, travel at reduced
speed when making turns.
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WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet and
clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are
moving.
NEVER use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades
can be sharp and could cause injuries.
To clear obstructions from cutting unit, stop tractor,
engage parking brake, stop engine, remove key from
ignition switch and disengage reel clutches then
remove obstruction.
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