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2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged
(ON) position. See Fig. 5-3.
OFF
Figure 5-3
NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the
FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting
deck or other (separately available) attachments.
Mowing
WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a
thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine
while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
The following information will be helpful when using the cutting
deck with your tractor.
WARNING! Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
-- material against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
Do not mowat high ground speed, especially ira mulch kit
or grass collector is installed.
Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed
growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the
FAST (rabbit) position while mowing.
For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be
cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the
first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge
to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a
better appearance to the lawn.
Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or
extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns,
NOT clear brush.
Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
Mulching (If Equipped)
Select models come equipped with a mulch kit which
incorporates special blades, already standard on the tractor, in
a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath
the cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back
into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer. Observe the
following points for the best results when mulching:
Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass
tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck
preventing proper mulching of the clippings.
Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3the total height
of the grass or approximately 1-1/2". Doing so will cause
the clippings to clump up beneath the deck and not be
mulched effectively.
Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings
more time to effectively be mulched.
Always position the throttle control lever in the FAST
(rabbit) position and allow it to remain there while mowing.
Failing to keep the engine at full throttle places strain
on the tractor's engine and does not allow the blades to
properly mulch grass.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the discharge chute to
operate the mower with the mulch kit installed.
To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove
the mulch plug by pivoting the discharge chute up and pulling
the plug outward.
To reinstall plug:
1. Locate two rectangular holes on the cutting deck surface.
Pivot the discharge chute up to access the deck opening.
See Fig. 5-4.
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Figure 5-4
2. Insert the mulch plug, aligning the top edge of the plug
with the deck as shown in the Fig. 5-4. Make sure the
notches on the plug are in the slots on the deck opening.
3. Lightly tap on the plug with your hand to assure that the
notches fit snugly under the chute tabs
SECTION 5 -- OPERATION