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NOTE: Cruise control can not be set at the tractor’s
fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to
do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the
fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
Disengage the cruise control using one of the following
methods:
• Press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and stop the tractor.
• Lightly press the drive pedal.
To change to the reverse direction when operating with
cruise control, press the brake pedal to disengage the
cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
Then slowly press the rear portion of the drive pedal
with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully press the brake pedal and hold it while gently
pushing the parking brake lever downward.
2. Hold the parking brake lever down while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Once engaged, the parking brake lever and the
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
To disengage the parking brake, slightly press the
brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
Engaging the Blades
Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) transfers power to
the cutting deck or other (separately available)
attachments. To engage the blades, proceed as
follows:
1. Move the throttle/choke control to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
2. Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all
the way forward into the engaged (ON) position.
See Figure 10.
3. Keep the throttle/choke control in the FAST (rabbit)
position for the most efficient use of the cutting
deck or other (separately available) attachments
IMPORTANT: The engine will automatically shut off if the
PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for
reverse travel and the ignition key in the NORMAL
MOWING position. Refer to Safety Interlock System on
page 16.
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.
Figure 10
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 throttle
control in the FAST (rabbit) position.
• Under heavy conditions it may be necessary to go
over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds
and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to
mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades
when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 23 of this
manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.
Engaged
Disengaged
PTO
Lever
NOTE: Steering wheel not shown for clarity.
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