OPERATION
"ENGAGED" POSITION
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightty
off the ground when mower is at thedesired cutting height in
operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in
proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulderbolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten
securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same
adjustment hole.
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
3/8-16
LOCKNU1
318 WASHE SHOULDER
GAUGE WHEEL BOLT
FIG. 7
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)
Your tractor isequipped with anoperator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine runningand the attachment clutch engaged will
shut offthe engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES- disengage attachment
clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
I
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
''_ LOW
,',' POSITION
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
I _ CAUTION: Donotdriveupordownhills I
with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting 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 position and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-
ment lift control.
• When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever isin neutral (N) position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractoron a truckora trailer, be sure hoodisclosedand
secured totractor. Use an appropriate meansof tyinghood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended 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 youto lose control of your tractor.
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