General Operating Instructions
Before Operation
Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.
Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day. If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become plugged.
For efficient bagging, air circulation under the mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is very important.
For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you should make certain the underside of the mower and the underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and debris.
Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck, blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.
Operating with the Turbo
•Grass should be cut often but not too short. If grass is too long or lush, it may be necessary to keep ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width to prevent clogging. If grass is too high, operate with mower in high cutting position. Cut the grass again in lower cutting position, if desired.
•Before mowing, clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.
•The blower housing should be removed for cleaning. If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under the deck, the tube may be plugged or grass bags are full. Shut off tractor, disengage the PTO, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop before disconnecting the tube.
•Always operate at full throttle speed.
Operating without the Turbo
•For operation without the turbo, the deflector must be properly installed in the down position and retained by the spring latch.
•To remove turbo, reverse the installation steps.
Mowing with the Catcher
Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing.
Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width of the mower to prevent clogging. If grass is long, operate with mower in high cutting position for first pass, cutting again in a lower position on a second pass.
Do not open the cover with mower engaged.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags may be full— discontinue mowing, stop the unit, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and then empty the catcher or clear the tube.
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the tractor. Disengage the PTO, and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying catcher.
Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease. Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials.
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