Operation Manual
20 Section 5— operation
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
a.
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Driving On Slopes
Practices section in the front of this manual to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
(a rise of approximately 2 feet for
every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause
serious injury.
Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be
made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly
increases the chance of a roll over.
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary
to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and
carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor
over backward.
Engaging the PTO (Cutting Blade)
(Blade Engage) transfers power to the cutting
deck. To engage the blade, proceed as follows:
Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
2. (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all the way
Note: Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck.
IMPORTANT: (Blade Engage) lever must be in the
traveling in reverse, and if the operator leaves the seat. Refer to
Mulching
A mulch kit has been supplied with your unit. Mulching is a
process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath
the cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back
into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer. Refer to the
Assembly & Set-up section of this manual for instructions on how
to install the mulch kit.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then
place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to
Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this section.
Mowing
WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a
thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine
while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
The following information will be helpful when using the cutting
deck with your tractor:
WARNING! Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit
or grass collector is installed.
For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be
cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the
first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge
to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a
better appearance to the lawn.
Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed
growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
Mowing should always be done with the engine at full
throttle.
Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back
over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.
extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns,
Keep the blade sharp and replace the blade when worn.
Refer to Cutting Blade in the Service section of this manual
for proper blade sharpening instructions.