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 2.6 & 2.7.
LATCH
POSITION
CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS
FIGURE 2.7
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. | |
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: Remove recycling cover. Refer to Section “Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2: Install deflector to deck in place of recycling
cover, making sure that: 1) hole on outside front of deflector fits onto stud in front of discharge opening where front of recycling cover was originally installed, 2) slot on top 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 2.9. Install internal/external tooth lock washers and knob nuts onto studs and tighten securely.
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. | |
NOTE: The recycling cover is designed to remain on the machine at all times, unless alternate discharge operations are desired, such as side discharging or bagging. Recycling cover can be removed to accommodate alternate discharge components.
TO REMOVE RECYCLING COVER:
Remove knob nuts and internal/external tooth lock washers securing rear of recycling cover to mower deck. Remove cover. See Figure 2.8.
REAR SLOT OVER STUD ; INSTALL LOCK WASHER AND KNOB NUT
FRONT
SLOT
UNDER NUT
FRONT HOLE
OVER STUD;
INSTALL LOCK
WASHER AND
KNOB NUT
FIGURE 2.9
REMOVE KNOB NUTS AND LOCK WASHERS
FIGURE 2.8
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