OPERATION
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TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Read Owner's/Operator's Manual(s).
Know location & function of all controls.
Keep guards, safety shields and switches In
place and working.
Remove objects that could be thrown by
blade(s).
_. _IL Donot mowwhen chlldren & othersare around.
Never carry children or passengers.
Look down and behind before and while back-
ing.
Do not mow where machlns could tlp or sllp.
If machine stops going uphlll, disengage
blade(s) and back down slowly.
Remove key when leavlng machine.
Avoid sudden turns.
Go up and down slopes, not across.
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MOWING HINTS
For best mowing results, engine should be run at fast throttleand
ground speed controlled by shift control lever position. Forward
speed of the lawn tractor must be controlled in accordance with
thetype and quantityof grass being mowed. The more grassthat
must be cut, the slower the speed forward should be. When
cutting light grass, the forward speed can be increased. By
observing the cutting action of your mower, you can determine
how fast you can travel.
Your mower may tend to leave unmowed strips when long and
tender grass is being mowed. Tender grass has a high internal
moisture content and is easily depressed by the lawn tractor
wheels, and may not always spring back in time to be cut. To
overcome this condition, we advise mowing the lawn in a
counterclockwise direction, overlapping previous cut, which
allows the lifting action of the rotating blades to lift the grass into
the cutting path.
The rear wheels are driven by a transaxle, similar to an
automobile differential. This makes short turns possible and
prevents marring of the lawn. It is possible to spin the drive
wheels of the lawn tractor under adverse conditions. When one
wheel slips, shift your weight over this wheel to obtain more
pulling power. Your lawn traclor is very maneuverable and can
be reversed to back out of dead ends. CAUTION: Disengage
mower blades before backing up. Carefully check area
behind tractor for children or pets before backing up.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
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Blades must be sharp. A dull blade willrip or tear grass,
creating an uneven appearing cut lawn.
Mow grass when it has grown 1/2-1 inch above the recom-
mended height (consult your local nursery for advice on
recommended height).
To achieve best mulching results, mow the lawn often
enough to cut less than 1 inch.
Do not cut off more than 1/3 of the total height of the grass
in one mowing. If the lawn is overgrown cut a little at a time
and let grass recover before mowing again.
Avoid mowing wet grass, it will clog the mower deck and
leave clumps ofgrassonthe lawn. Ifthis occurs even under
normal conditions mow more frequently, at a slower speed,
a narrower swath, or raise the cutting height.
Place engine throttle control in fast position when
mowing.
Always clean under mower housing after each use.
ALL-WHEEL STEERING FEATURE
Because both front and rear wheels turn, an all-wheel steer-
ing lawn tractor is very maneuverable. If the lawn tractor
becomes wedged against a wall, fence or other obstruction,
do the following:
1. Move transmission control lever to No. 1 position.
2. Turn steering wheel slightly away from obstruction. NOTE:
If you turn sharply (7° or more), rear wheels will turn in opposite
direction of front wheels (turning into obstruction you are trying
to turn away from).
3. You can reverse tractor to back out of dead ends.
CAUTION: Before backing up, stop mower blades. Be sure
tractor is completely stopped before shifting
into reverse. Before backing up, carefully check the
area behind the lawn tractor for children, pets, and other
obstructions.
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