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Positioning the Seat
The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat
where you have the best control of the machine and are
most comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob (Fig. 3).
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten the
knob.
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Figure 3
1.
Adjustment knob
Headlights
Headlights are optional on some models. A dash-mounted
On/Off switch (Fig. 1) controls the headlights. The lights
only shine while the engine is running and the switch is On.
Using the Blade Control (PTO)
The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages power to
the blade(s).
Engaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the blade control (PTO) to Engaged (Fig. 4).
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3
2
Figure 4
1.
Disengaged
2.
Engaged
3.
Blade control (PTO)
Disengaging the Blade(s)
1. Depress the clutch/brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Move the PTO to Disengaged (Fig. 4).
Setting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut lever (deck lift) is used to raise and lower
the mower to the desired cutting height. The cutting height
may be set in one of seven positions from approximately 1
to 4 in. (25 to 102 mm).
Pull on the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) and move it to the
desired position (Fig. 5).
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1 in. (25 mm)
1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
2 in. (51 mm)
2-1/2 in. (64 mm)
3 in. (76 mm)
3-1/2 in. (89 mm)
4 in. (102 mm)
Figure 5
1.
Height-of-cut lever
(deck lift)
