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10. Squeeze both traction/steering levers with both
hands and release the neutral latch levers from the
neutral lock position.
11. Slowly release the traction/steering levers and the
mower will move ahead in a straight line. To turn
the mower, squeeze the traction/steering lever on
the side to which you want to turn.
12. To stop the mower’s forward motion, squeeze both
traction/steering levers until the mower stops and
place the neutral latch levers into the neutral lock
position.
13. Before moving into reverse, the mower’s forward
motion should be completely stopped.
14. Practice operating the mower and as you gain
confidence, move the ground speed selector levers
forward to two thirds full speed. Mow until comfort-
able and confident with the controls and then return
the mower to the shop.
15. To stop and shut off the mower, squeeze both
traction/steering levers and place the neutral latch
levers into the neutral lock position, disengage the
blade clutch, move the ground speed control levers
into neutral, turn off the ignition to stop the engine,
close the fuel shutoff valve and disconnect the
spark plug wire.
16. Check, and adjust if necessary, the tension of the
deck drive belts and the pump drive belt as
described in items 4 and 5 of the Initial Adjustment
section.
17. Readjust the traction/steering control rods. These
adjustments are described in item 6 of the Initial
Adjustment section.
18. After the first full day of mowing, all nuts, bolt and
screws should be rechecked for proper tightness
and the belts should be rechecked for proper
tension.
Engine Deck
bolted to
lower holes on
Cutting Deck.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABLE
Note: The front edge of the cutting deck should be 1/8" - 1/4" below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are
cutting grass in only the front half of their circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required.
1/4" Blade Spacers
1/2" Caster Spacers
Approximate
Above and Below the
Above and Below the
Cutting Height
Spindle Assemblies
Caster Brackets
Inches
Above Below
Above Below
2
0
5
3
1
2-1/8
1
4
3
1
2-3/8
2
3
3
1
2-1/2
1
4
2
2
2-3/4
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3-1/4
4
1
2
2
3-1/2
5
0
2
2
2-3/4
0
5
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
3-1/4
2
3
2
2
3-1/2
3
2
2
2
3-3/4
4
1
2
2
3-1/4
0
5
1
3
3-1/2
1
4
1
3
3-3/4
2
3
1
3
4
3
2
1
3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not mow at full speed. Set the ground speed
control levers at full speed for transport only.
Engine Deck
bolted to
upper holes on
Cutting Deck.
