09-254B 4 - 1 rev 11/02
Operating Instructions
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Do not operate mower with discharge chute removed.
- Mow with front lift lever in “FLOAT” position only.
- Engage PTO slowly at low engine r.p.m.
- Mower is designed to operate at full throttle for mowing heavy turf, but 3/4 throttle is adequate for
average conditions. Set mower blade speed with throttle and control ground speed with Forward
- Reverse control.
- Use extreme caution when operating on hills. Mow up and down whenever possible.
- See Section 3 for weight recommendations.
Setting Mower Cutting Height
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Lift mower deck off the ground and shut off tractor engine.
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Remove clevis pin from height adjustment link. See photo 1.
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Raise or lower deck to desired height.
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Replace clevis into height adjustment link.
OPERATION section 4
Operating Precautions
Observe all safety decals.
Keep all shields in place. Do not operate mower with discharge chute removed.
Do not operate mower with other persons in the area. Irregularities in ground
surface can permit foreign material to be propelled from beneath deck to cause
serious injury or death.
Before leaving tractor, stop on a level surface, move Forward - Reverse control to
neutral position, disengage PTO, set parking brake, lower mower deck and stop
engine.
Remove key from ignition if maintenance procedures are to be performed or
tractor is to be left unattended.
Photo 1