Cub Cadet Z-Force SX 60 Operation Manual - Page 20
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Mowing WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown by the rotating blades. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy area before engaging the mower deck. 1. Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill. 2. On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be mowed. 3. Engage the PTO and move the throttle control to the FAST position. 4. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the deck lift handle. 5. Slowly push the forward drive pedal forward to move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut quality. Control the ground speed with the drive pedals 6. When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is required. 7. Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 8. Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut strip. 9. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45° for the next and each subsequent mowing. WARNING! Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest position before crossing. Deck Lift Lever To raise or lower the cutting deck, depress the button on the end of the handle and push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to raise the deck, then place it in the hole best suited for your application. To place the deck in the transport position, lift the handle all the way up and hang the top hook on the handle from the upper spacer on the deck height index bracket. See Figure 5-4. Transport Position/ Highest Mowing Position Deck Removal/ Installation Position Lowest Mowing Position Figure 5-4 NOTE: Make certain the deck is secured and the pin is fully inserted into the deck height index. The pin is keyed to help keep it in place and fits into the slotted holes on the deck height index. NOTE: The deck lift handle must always be above the pin, never hang the deck lift handle from the pin when mowing. NOTE: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface, always: • Make sure the drive pedals are in neutral. • Engage the parking brake. • Shut engine off and remove the key. • Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn ''browned'' by hot exhaust from your tractor's running engine. 20 Section 5- Operation