Lawn Mower User Manual

OPERATION
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
offthe groundwhen mower is atthe desired cutting heightin
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 slightlyoffthe
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulderbolt,3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknutandtighten
securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installinggauge wheel insame
adjustment hole.
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3/8-16
GUAGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
3/8WASHER
SHOULDER
GAUGE BOLT
RG. 7
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)
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.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol.
• 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, orthe deflector
shield in place.
I
"ENGAGED" POSITION
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
A'FrACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
POSI_ON
LOW
POSITION
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
[_ AUTION: 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 motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 9)
When pushingor towing your tractor, be sure to disengage
transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Freewheeicontrol islocated atthe reardrawbarof
tractor.
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-
ment liftcontrol.
• Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and
release so it is held in the disengaged position.
• Donot push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.
• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
yourtractor ona truck oratrailer, be sure hoodisclosed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
FIG. 9
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-rACHMENTS
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, isdangerous. Tires can losetraction
withthe ground and cause youto losecontrol of yourtractor.
FIG. 8 12