The averagelawn shouldbe cut to ap- proximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe cool seasonandto over3 inchesduringhot months. Forhealthierand betterlooking lawns,mowoften and after moderate growth. Forbest cuttingperformance,grassover 6 inchesin heightshould bemowed twice. Makethe firstcut relativelyhigh; the secondto desiredheight. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower with- out either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
Push In To "Disengage" Lift Lever High Position Position Attachment _- Clutch Switch Deflector Pull Out To _ Shield "Engage" TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS).
Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. 1. Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height. 2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar. 3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground. 4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin. 5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting. IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck. ,_L, WARNING:
Backing up with the at- tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - 1. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. 2. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion. Retainer Spring Clevis Pin 3. Look down and behind before backing. 4. Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement. 5.
When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills. 1. Select desired height of cut. 2. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) 12