Operation (Continued)
! | 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 latch (A, Figure 8) outward and move to the desired cutting height.
A |
Figure 8: Adjusting cutting height
2.Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 7 (Figure 9). The lowest cutting position is Notch 1.
1.25 in 
4.00 in
Figure 9: 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 all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 7). Refer to the Section entitled “Cutting Height Adjustment”.
2.Move the engine speed control to the fast (Rabbit) position.
3.Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed setting.
4.Proceed mowing slowly. If the grass is very dense, lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve recycling performance.
Note: The recycling cover should remain on the machine at all times, unless alternate discharge operations are desired, such as side discharging or bagging.
Removing the Recycling Cover
1.Remove the knob nuts (A, Figure 10) and internal/ external tooth lock washers (B) securing the recycling cover (C) to the mower deck.
2.Remove the cover.
B |
A | C |
Figure 10: Removing the recycling cover
Operation
! | WARNING | ! |
Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height.
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