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Figure 23
1. Front quick attach button
(one on each side)
2. Front quick attach latches
3. Pulley box
12.
Start the tractor and raise the attachment lift to provide
ample clearance to slide out the mower.
13.
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
14.
Slide the mower out from the right side of the tractor.
Operation
Danger
The mower blades rotate at high speeds under the
mower deck. Contact with the rotating mower
blades and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
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Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
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Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the PTO to Off and
rotate the ignition key to Off. Also remove the
key and pull the wires off of the spark plugs.
Operating the Mower
The power take off (PTO) engages and disengages power to
the mower. The attachment lift lever raises and lowers the
mower. For detailed information on operating your tractor’s
controls, refer to the tractor
Operator’s Manual
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Check for Debris
Each time you use the mower, be sure to check for debris
build up on and inside the rear transaxle cover (Fig. 24).
Remove any build up.
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Figure 24
1. Rear transaxle cover
Operating Tips
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For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the fastest throttle position.
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When using the mower for the first time, cut grass
slightly longer than normal to ensure the cutting height
of the mower does not scalp any uneven ground.
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Cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting more than
that is not recommended, unless grass is sparse or it is
late fall when grass grows more slowly.
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Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing
straight. This also helps disperse clippings which
enhances decomposition and fertilization.
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Avoid mowing in reverse.
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To improve cut quality, use slower ground speed. For
best results on average lawns, operate the engine at full
throttle while controlling the ground speed with the
transmission. Operate the tractor at 2 to 3.5 mph (3.2 to
5.6 kms/hr) while mowing grass. Excessive ground
speed may result in uneven cutting.
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Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do
not set the height-of-cut so low as to totally surround
the mower by uncut grass.
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Always try to have one side of the mower free from
uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into the
mower.
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If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the
mower you previously used, raise the cutting height to
ensure uneven turf is not cut too short. Average lawns
are usually cut at a height between 2 and 3 inches (5 to
7.6 cm).
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To cut long or wet grass, raise the cutting height and cut
the grass. Then, cut the grass again using the lower,
normal setting.