POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystander.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Never open door on discharge tunnel when engine is running unless the grass bag, optional side discharge attachment or discharge tunnel plug is securely installed.
4.Pull discharge door handle forward until pin clears catch and move handle rearward until pin locks in bag notch (Fig. 13). Discharge door in mower housing is now open.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in operator's or bystander's direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new, genuine Exmark replacement bag.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•Thrown objects may result if discharge door does not close completely.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•If discharge door cannot be closed because grass clippings clog discharge area, stop engine and gently move discharge door handle back and forth until door can be closed completely. If door still cannot be closed, remove obstruction with a stick, not your hand.
5.EMPTYING BAGÐStop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Raise discharge door handle and move it forward to engage the locking pin with the catch (Fig. 12). Grasp handles at front and rear of bag and lift bag off mower. Gradually tip bag forward to empty clippings.
6.To reinstall bag, repeat steps 3±4.
Adjusting Height-of-Cut
The
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1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.For easier adjustment, lift housing up so wheel is off ground. Do not place hands under deck to lift housing. Squeeze adjusting lever toward wheel (Fig. 15) and move it to the desired
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