Sears 536.25587 - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
TO SELECT MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
{See Fig. 11)
The cutting height is seiected by placing the memory
rod in the desired height position The cutting height range is
approximately 2 to 4 inches,
® Press cutting height adjustment pedal ail the way down
until it latches,. ‘
e Move memory rod to desired cutting height. Lowest cutting
height is toward front of tractor and highest is toward rear
of tractor. The latched pedal position is the highest culling
position.
® Press pedal latch to release pedal, mower deck wiii lower
to the desired cutting height.
® The memory positions (1 thru 5) change height of cut
approximately 3/8 inch each, Total available cutting height
adjustments exceeds 2 inches
® The average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1/2"
during cool season and over 3” during hot months, For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after
moderate growth.
® For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height
should be mowed twice, Make the first cut at the highest
position; the second to desired height.
If cutting blades do not cut evenly, go to ”TO ADJUST
MOWER DECK HEIGHT" and "TO LEVEL MOWER DECK"
Instructions.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor Is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with en­
gine running and brake-clutch pedal not fully depressed with
parking brake lever locked, and/or attachment clutch lever
engaged, will shut off engine.
e Select desired height of cut with cutting heigh! adjustment
pedal.
0 TO START MOWER - Slowly move attachment dutch lever
to ENGAGED position.
0 TO STOP MOWER - Move attachment clutch lever to
DISENGAGED position
▲
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either discharge chute deflector,
or entire grass catcher, on mowers so
equipped, in place.
PEDAL LATCH
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT PEDAL
MEMORY BOD
MEMORY POSmONS 1-S {TOP TO BOTTOM)
VIEW OF LEI=T SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG. 11
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: On slopes, be very cautious
and avoid sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control NEVER carry passen­
gers.
0 Choose slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
0 Avoid stopping, starting or changing speed on hiiis.
0 if slowing is necessary, move throttle corrtrol lever to slower
position,
0 It stopping is necessary, push brake-clutch pedal fully (all
way down) and engage parking brake,
® Move shift control tever to NEUTRAL position
0 To restart movement, release parking brake and move shift
control lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed
enough room for uni! to roll slightly as you restart
movement,
9 Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT TRACTOR
o Fully depress cutting height adjustment pedal into highest
position.
9 When pushing or towing your unit, be sure shift control lever
is in NEUTRAL position
9 Slowly release parking brake and brake-clutch pedal,
9 Do not push Of tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH
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