5 OPERATION
12
5.5
TRANSPORT WHEELS _____________________________________________________
1.
Push and hold the kickstand against the ground then
pull the mower handle back until the mower rests on
the stand
(L)
.
2.
To remove wheels, press retaining clip
(M)
away
from hub and pull wheel off hub.
3.
To install wheels, press retaining clip
(M)
, place
wheel on hub and turn the wheel backwards until
studs on back of wheel line up with holes in hub
(N)
.
Push wheel in and release clip.
4.
Always disengage reel switch prior to transporting
the mower more than a few feet.
5.
Push the mower forward off the kickstand, start the
unit and engage the O.P.C. bail.
6.
When using a vehicle to transport the mower, apply
parking brake, turn power off and disconnect power
connector.
Figure 5B
5.6
MOWING_________________________________________________________________
1.
Turn power off. Place mower on kickstand and
remove the transport wheels.
2.
Engage the reel switch. Push the mower forward off
kickstand. Start the unit.
3.
Position mower slightly off green.
a.
Adjust traction speed lever to provide a safe,
comfortable walking speed.
b.
Push handle down to lift mower head above the
grass then engage the O.P.C. bail.
c.
As the mower crosses the edge of the green,
lower the mower head to the ground and
proceed across the green in a straight line.
d.
When the opposite side of the green is reached,
lift the mower head without disengaging the
O.P.C. bail and proceed off the green to turn
around or simply release the O.P.C. bail and turn
around.
Note:
To prevent damage to the reel and bedknife
never
operate the reels when they are not cutting grass.
Excessive friction and heat will develop between the
bedknife and reel and damage the cutting edge
.
4.
To assure complete even cutting, overlap swaths by
1 to 2 in., (25 or 30 mm) then make one or more
passes around the perimeter of the green to clean
ragged edges and separate the putting green
surface from the apron.
WARNING
Always engage parking brake and disconnect power
connector before installing or removing the transport
wheels.
!
M
N
L
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.
To clear obstructions from cutting unit, disengage
O.P.C. bail, engage parking brake, turn off power
switch and disconnect power connector then remove
obstruction.
!
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