Not for
Reproduction
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The best mulching action typically results from cutting only
the top 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of grass blade. This provides
short clippings which decompose properly (much more
quickly than longer clippings). The ideal cutting height will
vary with climate, time of year, and quality of your lawn. We
recommend that you experiment with both the cutting height
and ground speed until you achieve the best cut. Start with
a high cutting height and using progressively lower settings
until you find a cutting height that is matched to your mowing
conditions and preferences.
Pushing the Unit by Hand
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard.
DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down
slopes. DO NOT use transaxle release levers to disengage
the transmissions unless the unit’s motion can be controlled
and the engine is off.
NOTICE
Do not tow unit.
Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition OFF, and remove the key.
2. Locate the transmission release levers (A, Figure 23)
underneath the engine deck of the unit between the two
rear wheels on the transmission cradle (B). There is
one transmission release lever on each transmission.
The transmission release levers open and close the
transmission bypass valves.
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3. To open the transmission bypass valve (bypass position)
(C), move the transmission release lever up and pull it
towards the rear of the unit. When the second nut (D) has
passed through the hole, lower the rod down into the slot
so it will stay in the bypass position. Repeat the process
for the other side of the unit.
4. Disengage the parking brake. The unit can now be
pushed by hand.
5. After moving the unit, close the bypass valve (run
position) (E) by raising the transmission release lever so
that the back nut clears the slot, push the lever towards
the front of the unit. Repeat the process for the other side
of the unit.
Note:
Both transmission release levers must be in the same
position.
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from roll over:
• Keep roll bar in the raised position and use the seat
belt.
• There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is
down.
• Lower the roll bar only when necessary and NEVER
remove it.
• Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Do NOT jump off if the mower tips.
To lower the roll bar:
1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 24) out of the retainer
pins (B).
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