Not for
Reproduction
growth, and often wetter conditions are more suitable for
broadcasting (side-discharging) or grass bagging operation.
Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching:
Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so
that clippings will be finely cut. Ground speed while mulching
should be HALF of the speed that would be used when
broadcasting (side discharging) under similar conditions. Since
mulching requires more horsepower than broadcasting, using
a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper mulching
operation.
How Much Grass to Mulch:
The best mulching action typically results from cutting only the
top ½ inch to 3/4 inch of grass blade. This provides short
clippings which decompose properly (much more quickly than
longer clippings). The ideal cutting height will vary with climate,
time of year, and quality of your lawn. We recommend that you
experiment with both the cutting height and ground speed until
you achieve the best cut. Start with a high cutting height and
using progressively lower settings until you find a cutting height
that is matched to your mowing conditions and preferences.
Pushing the Rider By Hand
NOTICE
Do not tow rider.
Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump and wheel motor
damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
1.
Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition OFF, and remove the key.
2.
To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position) turn the
hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 21) located on the pumps
counter-clockwise a maximum of two full turns.
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3.
Disengage the parking brake. The tractor can now be
pushed by hand.
4.
After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive
position) by turning the release valves clockwise and
tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of torque.
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from roll over:
• Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt.
• There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down.
• Lower the rollbar only when necessary and NEVER
remove it.
• Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Do NOT jump off if mower tips.
To lower the roll bar:
1.
Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 22) out of the retainer pins
(B).
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2.
Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward against the
rubber stops (D) and remove the retainer pins (B).
3.
Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins and hair
pin clips to secure the roll bar in the down position (see
insert, Figure 22).
To raise the roll bar:
1.
Pull the hair pin clips (A) out of the retainer pins (B) and
remove the retainer pins.
2.
Raise the roll bar (C) until the rubber stops (D) contact the
upright tubes.
3.
Push or pull the top of the roll bar forward against the rubber
stops and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin clips to
secure the roll bar in the raised position.
Attaching a Trailer
The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 300
lbs (138kg). Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis
pin (A, Figure 23) and clip (B).
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