Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. 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.

2.5CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Pull the cutting height adjusting handle outward and move to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.7.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT flex the cutting height adjusting handle outward beyond what is required to change cutting height. Pulling outward too far may cause damage to the handle.

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTING HANDLE

FIGURE 2.7

2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION

Converting this mower to the recycling operation requires no tools. First, STOP engine. Raise discharge door located at rear of machine. Remove grass catcher. Insert recycling plug fully into discharge opening. Allow discharge door to close. See Figure 2.8.

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 the cutting height at the highest cutting position.

2.Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit) position.

3.Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting.

4.Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, raise cutting height to improve recycling performance.

LIFT DISCHARGE

DOOR

INSERT

RECYCLING

PLUG

FIGURE 2.8

2.7INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER

1.Follow WARNING statement found on this page.

2.Lift discharge door located at the rear of machine. See Figure 2.9.

3.Install grass catcher onto the rear of machine. Position the rod ends of catcher frame over the tabs located at the rear of deck. Release discharge door, which is spring loaded, onto top of grass catcher.

LIFT DISCHARGE

DOOR

FIT ROD

ENDSTABS OVER TABS

CATCHER

HANDLE

GRASS

CATCHER

FIGURE 2.9

WARNING

DO NOT operate mower without entire grass catcher, side chute or recycling plug in place. Grass Catcher components are subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently and replace worn or damaged components immediately.

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EMLP21501KWV, EMLP21601, EMLP21601E specifications

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