Section 4
4.12MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED
To
4.13 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING
1.Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will tear grass, resulting in poor lawn appearance and requiring extra power.
2.Direct the side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to minimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing close to obstacles, direct the discharge away from the obstacles to reduce the chance of property damage by thrown objects.
3.Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass for best appearance). Mow frequently.
4.Keep mower and discharge system clean.
5.When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first pass and then make a second pass to the desired height.
6.Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.
7.Operate the engine at or near full throttle for best cutting. Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to tear the grass. The engine is designed to be operated at full speed.
8.Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in the grass.
4.14 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1 1/2- inches to
WARNING:
Do not adjust the cutting height with the mower blades rotating. Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Bodily injury could occur from the rotating blades.
1. Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
Remove
Hair Pins
Deck Height
Adjustment Pin
SCR 2K DHA
Figure 4-14 Deck Height Adjustment
2.Remove the two hairpins from the adjusting pins on one side of the cutter deck (Figure
3.Lift or lower the deck to the desired cutting height and install the hairpins. A deck height decal is located on the deck as an aid in adjusting the deck to the desired height.
4.Repeat the above process on the other side of the cutter deck.
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