Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
2.6 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 6).
2.Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting.
3.Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve recycling performance.
2.7INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER (Optional accessory on some models)
STEP 1: Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the machine. Slot in front edge of adapter must be under nut located on top of deck. See Figure 2.9.
2.8INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG (Optional Accessory on Some Models)
STEP 1: Once adapter has been installed, recycling may be desired. Insert recycling plug completely and securely into adapter. Install grass bag. See Figure 2.10.
INSERT RECYCLING PLUG
PLUGCOMPLETELY AND SECURELY INTO ADAPTER. INSTALL GRASS BAG.
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.10
ROUTE RECOIL
ROPE AROUND
ADAPTER PULLEY
SECURE
WITH NUTS
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.9
BE SURE ADAPTER SLOT SLIPS UNDER DECK NUT
2.9INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER – DOOR BAG
(Optional accessory on some models)
Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter. See Figure 2.11. Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.12.
POSITION BAG
BETWEEN HANDLES
SLIDE
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR DOWN OVER BAG
ADAPTER FLANGE
STEP 2: Route recoil rope around pulley on top of bag adapter. See Figure 2.9.
BAG
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.11
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