Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION
NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of 1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry.
1.Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 6).
2.Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit) position.
3.Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting.
4.Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve recycling performance.
2.7INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER
STEP 1: Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the machine. Slot in front edge of adapter must be under nut located on top of deck. See Figure 2.11.
SECURE ADAPTER
TO DECK WITH NUTS
SECURE
WITH NUTS
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.11
2.8INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG (Optional Accessory on Some Models)
STEP 1: Once adapter has been installed, recycling may be desired. Insert recycling plug completely and securely into adapter. Install grass bag. See Figure 2.12.
INSERT RECYCLING PLUG
PLUGCOMPLETELY AND SECURELY INTO ADAPTER. INSTALL GRASS BAG.
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.12
2.9INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG (Door Type Bag)
Install grass bag by sliding connector over flange of adapter. See Figure 2.13.
POSITION BAG
BETWEEN HANDLES
SLIDE
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR DOWN OVER BAG
ADAPTER FLANGE
BAG
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.13
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