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FIGURE 4A
OPERATION
The deck cutting height is obtained by pressing
the foot pedal forward to lift the deck. To lower
the deck, you apply pressure to the top side of
the foot pedal and allow it to pivot while allowing
the lift arm to rotate to the rear of the unit. To
stop in a desired cutting position, rotate the foot
pedal down into the notch in the height plate.
The cutting height range is from 1 1/2" to 4 1/2"
in 1/2" increments. The heights are measured
from the ground up to the blade tip with the
engine not running.
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The average lawn should be cut to 2 1/2"
during the cool season and to over 3"
during the hot months. For healthier and
better looking lawns, mow often and after
moderate growth.
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For best cutting performance, grass over
6 inches in height should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut relatively high;
the second to the desired height.
TO ADJUST THE DECK CUTTING
HEIGHT (See Fig. 5)
CONTROL
LEVER
CONTROL
ARM
HEX NUTS
AND
WASHERS
REVERSE
FORWARD
NOTE: To begin motion the operator must be in
the seat and the parking brake disengaged
before the motion control levers can be moved
from the neutral slots or the engine will kill. Fig. 4
and 4A.
By moving the levers an equal amount forward
or back the machine will move in a straight line
in that direction. Fig. 4 and 4A
Movement of either lever forward will cause the
right or left wheel to rotate in a forward direction.
To stop movement pull both levers into the
neutral position.
To turn right while moving in a forward direction
pull the right lever back towards the neutral
position, this will slow the rotation of the right
wheel and cause the machine to turn in that
direction.
To turn left while moving in a forward direction
pull the left lever back towards the neutral
position, this will slow the rotation of the left
wheel and cause the machine to turn in that
direction.
To zero turn pull one lever back beyond neutral
while holding the other slightly ahead of neutral.
NOTE: The direction of the zero turn will be
determined by which lever is pulled back beyond
neutral. Thus left lever back, left zero turn and
opposite for right zero turn.
Use extra care when using this maneuver
the machine can spin very rapidly if one
lever is positioned too far ahead of the
other.
NEUTRAL
SLOT
CAUTION
DO NOT apply excessive force to control
levers or use to assist in dismounting unit.
Misuse will result in bent control levers.
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