Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 7. The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. See Figures 2.8 & 2.9.
LATCH
POSITION
CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS
FIGURE 2.9
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 |
7). Refer to Section “Cutting Height Adjustment”. | |
2. | Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit) |
position. | |
3. | Move ground speed control to slowest speed |
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.
2.7INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
STEP 1: Raise recycling cover. Refer to Section “Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2: Install deflector to deck underneath raised
recycling cover, making sure that: 1) outside front edge of deflector slips behind recycling cover hinge bracket, 2) slot on inside front of deflector slips under restraining nut on top of deck (under right front corner of engine), and 3) slot on inside rear of deflector slips onto stud behind rear of discharge opening, where rear of recycling cover was originally secured. See Figure 2.11. Install internal/external tooth lock washer and knob nut onto stud and tighten securely. Release recycling cover and allow it to rest against side discharge deflector.
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. |
NOTE: The recycling cover is designed to remain on the machine at all times. When alternate discharge operations are desired, such as side discharging or bagging, recycling cover can be raised to accommodate alternate discharge components.
TO RAISE RECYCLING COVER:
Remove knob nut and internal/external tooth lock washer securing rear of recycling cover to mower deck. Pull rear of cover out from stud, and flip cover forward. See Figure 2.10.
FRONT
SLOT
REAR SLOT UNDER NUT OVER STUD ;
INSTALL LOCK WASHER & KNOB NUT
FIGURE 2.11
RECYCLING COVER (RAISED)
FRONT
EDGE
BEHIND
HINGE
BRACKET
PULL REAR OF |
| SPRING- |
RECYCLING |
| LOADED |
COVER OUT FROM |
| HINGE |
STUD, AND FLIP |
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COVER FORWARD |
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REMOVE KNOB NUT & LOCK WASHER
FIGURE 2.10
2.8INSTALLATION OF GRASS BAG ADAPTER (Optional Accessory on Some Models)
STEP 1: Raise recycling cover. Refer to Section “Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2: Install grass bag adapter to deck in place of
raised recycling cover, making sure that: 1) outside front edge of adapter slips behind recycling cover hinge bracket, 2) slot on inside front of adapter slips under restraining nut on top of deck (under right front corner of engine), and 3) slot on bottom rear of adapter slips onto stud behind rear of discharge opening, where rear of recycling cover was originally secured. See Figure 2.12. Install internal/external tooth lock washer and knob nut onto stud and tighten securely. Release recycling cover and allow it to rest against adapter.
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