5 OPERATION
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5.6
TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT____________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual
when driving or transporting mower. When operating in
reverse look behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
Important:
If this mower is driven on public roads, it must
comply with federal, state and local ordinances. Contact
local authorities for regulations and equipment
requirements.
To raise mowers to their transport position:
Set PTO switch to OFF. Pull mower lever back. Hold
lever until mowers are up and lift arms are in their fully
raised (transport) position.
Important:
The mow switch should be OFF while
transporting mower.
5.7 MOWING_________________________________________________________________
To mow:
1.
Set PTO switch to its ON (Up) position. This also sets
the mower lever to automatic mode and
automatically enables the Traction Control System.
[See 4.3]
.
2.
Press mower lever forward momentarily to lower
mowers. Mowers will begin turning automatically
when cutting units have lowered.
3.
To lift mowers, pull mower lever back and release.
Mowers will stop turning and raise to their crosscut
position. To lift mowers to their transport position
continue to hold lever until mowers are completely
raised.
4.
To cancel traction control, press and release traction
control switch
(S)
.
[See 4.3]
.
Always mow with the engine at full throttle.
To install mulching plate
:
An optional mulching plate can be used instead of the
rear discharge chute. Do not operate mower without rear
discharge chute or mulching plate installed.
1.
Place PTO switch in OFF (down) position, lower
mowers to the ground, engage parking brake and
stop engine.
2.
Remove three nuts securing discharge chute to
mower housing.
3.
Remove discharge chute and assemble mulching
plate. Secure with three nuts removed previously.
Store the discharge chute in a safe location for
future use.
5.8
MOWING SPEED __________________________________________________________
Cutting quality is better at speeds well below the
transport speed of the mower. An initial mow speed of 6
to 7 MPH (10 to 11 kph) is set at the factory and should
be satisfactory for most cutting conditions. Local turf
conditions, however, may respond better to a different
speed. If an adjustment is needed, refer to
Section 8.2
.
WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are
moving.
NEVER
use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades
can be sharp and could cause injuries.
DO NOT
operate mowers without rear discharge
chutes or mulching plate installed.
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