Swisher WB80042F owner manual Backing UP, Transporting, Cutting Height, Suggested Practices

BACKING UP

∙Disengage blades by releasing

“OPERATOR PRESENCE” bail. Engine will stop if blades are not disengaged.

∙Check behind you for safety.

∙Move transaxle into “REVERSE” position.

∙Activate “GROUND CONTROL” bail.

∙Avoid sudden acceleration by slowly squeezing the bail control.

TRANSPORTING

∙Disengage blades.

∙Shut off engine and remove keys.

∙When lifting cutter, using 3 persons is recommended.

∙Secure in place while unit is being transported.

∙Unit should be left in low gear to avoid any slight rolling.

CUTTING HEIGHT

Adjust cutting height by cranking lower left handle in the rear of the mower either clockwise or counter- clockwise. In tall grass it may be necessary to mow at a higher setting, then mow again at a lower setting to achieve a well-groomed lawn.

SUGGESTED PRACTICES

∙Always operate engine at full throttle when cutting to assure the best cutting performance and proper discharge of material.

∙If grass is wet, allow it to dry out. Wet grass clumps and will collect on the bottom of the deck.

∙When cutting dense areas go slow. Some dense areas may need to be gone over twice.

Best results occur if the second cut is 90 degrees to the first cut.

MOVING THE MOWER WITHOUT ENGINE POWER

∙Placing the gear select lever in the neutral position and activating the “GROUND CONTROL” bail can manually maneuver the mower.

TURNING THE MACHINE

∙Because of the ball-bearing casters and pneumatic front wheels this machine will turn easily. Pushing the handlebars in the opposite direction of intended travel controls it. The differential will allow the inside wheel to rotate at different speeds to the outer wheel.

Reduce ground speed before turning the mower. For tight radius turns, disengage the “Ground Control” bail and maneuver the turn.