Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. 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.
LOWEST
POSITIONAXLE
BUSHING
FRONT
WHEEL
HIGHEST
POSITION
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.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, 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.
SILHOUETTE
OF CUTTING
DECK
| REMOVE BOTH KNOBS | |
RECYCLING | BY TURNING | |
COVER | ||
| ||
| FIGURE 2.9 | |
TURN KNOBS | CARRIAGE BOLT & NUT | |
(USED WITH SIDE | ||
CLOCKWISE | ||
DISCHARGE CHUTE | ||
WHEN | ||
ONLY!) | ||
REINSTALLING | ||
DECK SIDE | ||
| ||
| WALL |
RECYCLING
COVER
TAB (SHOWS VIEW FROM
UNDERNEATH RECYCLING COVER)
FIGURE 2.10
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