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Lightly grease the pawl(J),the slot in the figure 18. Rear drive wheels
shaft, bushes (G) and the inside of the pinion gear (H) with light general purpose grease then
refit the components onto the drive shaft in the NGrass Catcher ect orientation,
retaining them with the circlip (E).
Note: The pinion gear (H) is marked “R” on
one side and “L” on the other. The pinion gear
(H) is to be fitted with the “R” displayed when
fitted on the right hand drive side of the mower
and with the “L” displayed when fitted on the
left hand drive side. Refer to figure 19. The right
and left side of the mower is
indicated while
standing in the operator position.
figure 19. Rear wheel pinions and pawls
Note: The pawl must always be orientated so that the side with the large flat face (M) will come in contact with the flat faces inside the
pinion gear (N) The orientation is important to ensure that the pawl will drive the pinion gear when the clutch is engaged). Refer to
figure 19.
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Replace the wheel and retain using the tension washer and the nyloc nut (K). Tension the nut just enough to remove the side to
side movement of the wheel.
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Replace the wheel caps (A) and re-attach the spark plug lead and lower the wheels to the ground.
MAINTENANCE -Mulch mowers (only)
Mulching Equipment
For optimum mulching performance
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The mulch blades are to be kept sharp.
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Maintain the blade sharpening angle when sharpening.
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Keep the cutting edge feather free when sharpening.
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Keep the underside of the mower deck and the mulch plug free of build-up.
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Refer to the Cleaning section on page 7.
MULCH MOWING INFORMATION
Some models are fitted with an option for mulch mowing.
A mulch plug is supplied with these mowers and it is installed in the rear discharge chute (as
noted in the “OPERATION” section of this manual) to perform mulch mowing.
The following information provides advice on mulch mowing .
MULCH MOWING
The mulch mowing setup reduces the grass clippings into very fine particles.
The design allows for the even distribution of the grass particles at the base of the lawn.
The mulched clippings can then:
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Break down quickly, releasing nutrients into the soil, saving on fertilizer costs.
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Reduce evaporation of moisture from the soil which reduces watering costs and effort.
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Help to control temperature extremes protecting the roots of the grass.
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Assist in controlling soil erosion.
BENEFITS TO YOUR LAWN
Research has shown that lawns are usually cut
too short
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Grass, like any other plant life, relies on photosynthesis to regenerate and survive.
