Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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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 compo- nents are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow suffi- cient time for all components to cool.
2.6CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.10.
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Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height.
EACH NOTCH RAISES CUT 0.5”
LATCH
POSITIONS
4.2”
1.2”
CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS
FIGURE 2.11
2.7 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 |
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NOTE: The recycling cover should remain on the machine at all times, unless alternate discharge opera- tions are desired, such as side discharging or bagging.
TO REMOVE RECYCLING COVER:
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Remove knob nuts and internal/external tooth lock washers securing recycling cover to mower deck. Remove cover. See Figure 2.12.
REAR WHEEL (SPV211S FRONT WHEEL SIMILAR)
FIGURE 2.10
2.Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The high- est cutting position is Notch 7. The lowest cutting posi- tion is Notch 1. See Figure 2.11.
REMOVE KNOB NUTS AND LOCK WASHERS
FIGURE 2.12
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