Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
servicewith engine and bladerunning.STOP engine
and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug.Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficienttime for
allcomponents tocool.
2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION
NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to amaximum 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 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.
2.7 INSTALLATION 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 2.11.
SECURE ADAPTER
TO DECK WITH NUTS
SECURE
WITH NUTS
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.11
2.8 INSTALLATION 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. Installgrass bag.See Figure 2.12.
PLUG
INSERT RECYCLING PLUG
COMPLETELY AND SECURELY
INTO ADAPTER. INSTALL
GRASS BAG.
2.9
FIGURE 2.12
INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER
(Optional accessory on some models)
Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange
of adapter. See Figure 2.13. Attach grass bag hooks
over middle handle cross bar. See Figure2.14.
POSITION BAG
BETWEEN
SLIDE
CONNECTOR
DOWN OVER BAG
ADAPTER FLANGE
\
BAG
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.13
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