Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
2.5CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1.FRONT WHEELS: Reposition the front axle by raising the front wheels off the ground, then pull in the spring loaded bushings until they clear the brackets. Move bushings to the desired height of cut position and release the bushings. See Figure 2.8.
2.REAR WHEELS: Reposition the rear axle by raising the rear wheels off the ground, then pull in the spring loaded bushings until they clear the brackets. Move bushings to the desired height of cut position and release the bushings. Position the rear bushings in to the same notches corresponding with notches for the front wheels to maintain the level of the deck. See Figure 2.8.
NOTE: There are four cutting height adjustment notches on each wheel. The top notch is the lowest cutting height and the lowest notch is the highest.
DECK
BRACKET
SPRING LOADED
BUSHING
FIGURE 2.8
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
4).
2.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.
2.7RECYCLING COVER (REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
1.REMOVAL: The recycling cover is secured in place with two knobs. To remove the cover, unscrew the two knobs and lift off the cover. See Figure 2.9.
2.INSTALLATION: When reinstalling the cover, the deck sidewall should fit between the tab and outside of cover. Tighten knobs securely. See Figure 2.10.
KNOBS SECURE
COVER
RECYCLING COVER
FIGURE 2.9
TAB FITS BEHIND
DECK EDGE
TAB
MAKE
CERTAIN
TAB FITS TO
INSIDE OF
DECK
FIGURE 2.10
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