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TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (D) (See Fig. 16)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use to start a warm engine.
• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push
knob in to disengage.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 16)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
•
Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces
engines operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) of fers the best bagging and mower
per for mance.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (N)
(See Fig. 17)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
forward and reverse drive pedals.
• Start tractor and release parking brake.
•
Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to
begin movement. Ground speed increases the further
down the pedal is depressed.
OPERATION
TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 18)
The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the
cut ting height.
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
• Slide pointer tab (T) to desired cutting height as a
reminder for next time you mow.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
TO USE CRUISE CONTROL (J) (See Fig. 17)
The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel
only.
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The cruise control should only be used while mowing or
transporting on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other
con di tions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the
cruise control to dis en gage. Do not use the cruise control
on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning.
•
With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed,
pull cruise control lever (J) up and hold while lifting
your foot off the pedal, then release the lever.
To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal
or tap on forward drive pedal.
FIG. 17
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 19)
Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in 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 CUT TING HEIGHT” in this sec tion of
manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut po si tion, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off
the ground. In stall gauge wheel in ap pro pri ate hole.
Tighten se cure ly.
• Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjust-
ment hole.
FIG. 18
•
The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches
in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to de sired height.
A
T
K
L
J
