MTD OEM-190-825 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 16)

Engaging the PTO

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck

or other (separately available) attachments. To engage

the PTO, proceed as follows:

• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)

position.

• Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the

engaged (ON) position. See Figure 8.

• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position

for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other

(separately available) attachments

IMPORTANT:

The electric PTO clutch will automatically

shut off if the PTO is engaged with the drive pedal in

position for reverse travel. Refer to Safety Interlock

Switches on page 13.

Figure 8

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.

This tractor is equipped with one of White Outdoor’s

quality cutting decks. 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.

• 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 21 of this

manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.

Mulching

Your White Outdoor garden tractor is equipped with a

mulch kit which incorporates special blades, already

standard on your tractor, in 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. Observe the

following points for the best results when mulching.

• Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet

grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting

deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings.

• Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total

height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches.

Doing so will cause the clippings to clump up

beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively.

• Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass

clippings more time to effectively be mulched.

• Always position the throttle control lever in the

FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there

while mowing. Failing to keep the engine at full

throttle places strain on the tractor’s engine and

does not allow the blades to properly mulch grass.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the discharge

chute to operate the mower with the mulch kit installed.

The mulch kit is packed separately within the tractor’s

crate. Observe the instructions included with the mulch

kit for the best results when mulching.

OFF

Front View

Top View

PTO

OFF ON

For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

www.mymowerparts.com

For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

www.mymowerparts.com

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