Weed Eater 960480001 Service Manual

The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the 

cutting height.

•  Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The 

heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with 

the engine not running. These heights are approximate and 

may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass 

and types of grass being mowed.
•  The average lawn should be cut to approximately 

2-1/2" during the cool season and to 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 relatively 

high; the second to de sired height.

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 

switch.  Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with 

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will 

shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally 

positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat-

ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, 

rolling terrain or hills.
• 

Select desired height of cut (see "TO ADJUST MOWER 

CUTTING HEIGHT")

•  Start mower blades by engaging at tach ment clutch 

control.

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the 

gearshift lever (J). 

1.  Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and 

gearshift lever in neutral position.

2.  Move gearshift lever to desired po si tion. 
3.  Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting 

or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the useful 

life of your transaxle. 

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System 

(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse 

direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off 

the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" 

position.

 WARNING:  Backing up with the attachment clutch en-

gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the 

ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment 

clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator 

decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the 

attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless 

absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders 

will enter the mowing area.
• 

Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

• 

With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise 

to ROS "ON" position.

•  Look down and behind before backing.
• 

Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po si tion and slowly 

release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

•  When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the 

ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

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