! | 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.
Cutting Height Adjustment
1.Pull the height adjusting lever (A, Figure 6) outward, and move to the desired cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 9 (B; also see Figure 7). The lowest cutting position is Notch 1 (C).
Note: The lever will set all wheels to the same cutting height.
! | WARNING | ! |
Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height.
A |
C |
B |
Figure 6: Adjusting cutting height
1.50 in 
4.00 in
Figure 7: Cutting height settings (approximate)
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 the height adjustment lever in the highest cutting position (Notch 9). Refer to the Section entitled “Cutting Height Adjustment”.
2.Proceed mowing slowly. If the grass is very dense, lower the height adjustment lever one notch lower to improve recycling performance.
Installing the Discharge Deflector
1. Raise the recycling cover (A, Figure 8).
Important: The recycling cover should remain on the machine at all times. Do not remove.
A |
D |
C |
B |
Figure 8: Installing the discharge deflector
2.Install the deflector (B) to the deck under the recycling cover, making sure that:
The tabs (C) hook under the pivot rod (D). The locking tab on the deck (A, Figure 9) goes through the slot in the deflector (B).
3.Lower the recycling cover against the deflector.
Operation
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