11
Operation
NOTE: On 38” mowers, push idler arm towards right side
of tractor to relieve belt tension. On 44” mowers, pull
idler arm towards you (left side of tractor) to relieve belt
tension.
MOWER REMOVAL
1.Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con-
crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, remove
the key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels
fully to the left.
2.Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster (B, figure 11).
3.Place the mower lift lever (A, figure 11) in the lowest
position.
4.Disconnect the mower lift arm from the tractor lift arm
(figure 9). Re-install washer and safety clip on mower
lift arm for storage.
5.Remove belt from PTO pulley.
6.Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (figure 8) and lift mower hitch off of the
tractor brackets.
7.Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
OPERATING THE MOWER
1.When traveling to or from the work site, fully raise the
mower using the mower lift lever (A, figure 11). At the
work site, lower mower using the lift lever.
2.Use the mower height adjuster (B, figure 11) to set
the proper mowing height. See Mowing Patterns &
Tips section for cutting height recommendations.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
1.Make sure you have proper wheel or counterweights
if required. See SLOPE OPERATION in the Safety
Rules section. Make sure any slopes are within
required limits.
2.Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick.
See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions
and oil recommendations.
3.Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in
place and tight.
*1961
WARNING
Stop engine and remove key. Do not engage PTO
until mower is completely removed and operator
is seated.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han-
dled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not
allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
Figure 10. Installing Belt
A. Idler Arm B. PTO Pulley
Figure 11. Raising & Lowering Mower
A. Mower Lift Lever B. Mower Height Adjuster
*1956
B
A
4.Make sure you can reach all controls from operator’s
positions. If not, see SEAT ADJUSTMENT.
5.Fill the gasoline tank with fresh gasoline. Fill to bot-
tom of filler neck to avoid spillage and overflow. DO
NOT mix oil with gasoline. Refer to engine manual for
gasoline recommendations.
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