Yard Machines 540 Maintenance, Bagging Grass Clippings, Adjusting Cutting Height, Cleaning Mower

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Bagging Grass Clippings

A

Hold firmly and carry

Remove bag

B

FIGURE 14

You can use the grasscatcher bag to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. Attach the grasscatcher following instructions on page 10 of this manual. Operate the mower till the grass bag is full, or the job is completed whichever is earlier. Stop the engine completely by releasing the control lever. Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop. To empty the grass bag proceed as follows:

•Lift discharge door and pull grass bag away from the mower. See Figure 14A.

•Lift the bag up and away from the mower and dispose of the grass clippings. See Figure 14B.

Adjusting Cutting Height

Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on page 17 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting height and the handle height.

•For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height position high until it is determined which height is best for your lawn.

SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower.

Cleaning Mower

The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent any build-up of grass clippings, leaves, dirt, or other debris. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will result in rust and corrosion.

•Disconnect spark plug wire.

•Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

•Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold the mower firmly.

•Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool.

•Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to remove it now.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationYour Responsibility Do notSlope Gauge SlopeRemoving Unit From Carton Finding Model NumberUnpacking Tools Required Setting UP MowerDisconnecting Spark Plug Assembling HandleAttaching Starter Rope Assembling Grass CatcherAssemble soft grass bag as follows Assemble hard top grass bag as followsAttaching Grasscatcher to Mower Converting from Mulching to Side Discharge ‘CONTROLS Side dischargeStarting Engine OperationGas And Oil Fill-Up UsingYour Lawn Mower Stopping EngineCleaning Mower MaintenanceAdjusting Cutting Height Bagging Grass ClippingsEngine Maintenance LubricationTo Remove Blade Service & AdjustmentsBlade Care To Replace BladeTo Sharpen Blade Adjusting Handle HeightAdjusting Throttle Control Mower Adjusting CarburetorOFF-SEASON Storage EngineTROUBLE-SHOOTING Guide OtherRepair Parts 782-5007 Rear Mulch Plug 782-5004 Rear Mulch Baffle Height Adj. Lever Shroud Chart MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for Other Warranties
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