The cuttingheight rangeis approximately 1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare mea- suredfrom the groundto the bladetip with the engine not running. These heights areapproximateand mayvary depending uponsoil conditions,heightof grassand types of grassbeingmowed. The averagelawnshouldbecut to approximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe cool seasonand to over3 inchesduring hot months. For healthierand better looking lawns,mowoften and after moderategrowth. For bestcutting performance,grassover 6 inchesin heightshouldbe mowed twice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh; the secondto desiredheight. 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. Lower mower with attachment lift con- trol. 3. Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower 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. without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Attachment Lift Lever Attachment Clutch High Positi Switch Pull Out To Low "Engage" x_"Position ,;," Deflector Shield 1. Lower mower and adjust mower to de- sired cutting height(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of manual). 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. Push In To "Disengage" 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. ,_,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. Retainer USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold. Clevis Pin 2.
With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion. 12