Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height or front baffle, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
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.
HOLE DESIGNATES TOP OF
BAFFLE (ALWAYS KEEP
HOLE IN UP POSITION)
FRONT DECK BAFFLE (SHOWN
IN HIGHEST POSITION)
WING NUT
FRONT CUTOUT OF DECK
FRONT
DECK
BAFFLE
WING
NUTS
MOVE BAFFLE UP FOR MULCHING GRASS
MOVE BAFFLE DOWN FOR GRASS BAGGING
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.
2.7ADJUSTING FRONT DECK BAFFLE
(Models with an “F” prefix in model number) (Example: FR215012)
The front of the cutting deck on these models has been modified with an open area. This allows the blade to have more direct contact with the grass and allows more air flow into deck chamber. The adjustable baffle should be secured in the lowest position when using a grass bag. The baffle should be secured in the highest position when mulching grass.
FIGURE 2.8
2.8INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER
Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter. See Figure 2.9. Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.10.
POSITION BAG
BETWEEN HANDLES
SLIDE
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR DOWN OVER BAG
ADAPTER FLANGE
BAG
ADAPTER
NOTE: Under certain conditions, when mulching, some grass may blow out from under front of baffle. This is normal but, the amount of grass blowing out can be reduced. Lower baffle slightly to reduce the amount of grass blow out.
FIGURE 2.9
MIDDLE
HANDLE CROSS
BAR
1. | Stop engine. See WARNING above. |
2. | Loosen wing nuts that secure front deck baffle. |
See Figure 2.8. | |
3. | Lower the adjustable baffle to the lowest position |
when using a grass bag. Raise the baffle to its | |
highest position when mulching grass. Take care to | |
keep the baffle’s lower edge parallel to the bottom of | |
the deck. See Figure 2.8. | |
4. | Retighten wing nuts securely. |
ATTACH BAG HOOKS OVER MIDDLE HANDLE CROSS BAR
MIDDLE HANDLE CROSS BAR
FIGURE 2.10
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