7 OPERATION
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7.7
HEIGHT OF CUT __________________________________________________________
The height of cut is determined by the position and orientation of the HOC plate. Engage the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key before you change the HOC. Fully raise the cutting unit and pull the lift lever stop toward the
seat for 5 inch (12.7 cm) HOC.
Use the chart to find the correct cutting height slot and plate orientation for the necessary HOC.
7.8
MOWING
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To mow:
1.
Put the PTO switch in the ON position. The blades will start turning.
2.
Lower the cutting unit.
3.
Push the steering control levers forward to drive the mower. Never mow in the reverse direction.
4.
Slow down when you turn the mower or mow on slopes.
HOC
Slot
HOC Plate Orientation
1
A
1-1/2 Inch (3.8 cm)
1
B
1-3/4 Inch (4.4 cm)
2
A
2 Inch (5.1 cm)
2
B
2-1/4 Inch (5.7 cm)
3
A
2-1/2 Inch (6.4 cm)
3
B
2-3/4 Inch (7.0 cm)
4
A
3 Inch (7.6 cm)
4
B
3-1/4 Inch (8.3 cm)
5
A
3-1/2 Inch (8.9 cm)
5
B
3-3/4 Inch (9.5 cm)
6
A
4 Inch (10.2 cm)
6
B
4-1/4 Inch (10.8 cm)
7
A
4-1/2 Inch (11.4 cm)
7
B
4-3/4 Inch (12.1 cm)
WARNING
To prevent injuries, when the blades rotate, keep your hands, feet and clothing away from the cutting unit.
NEVER
use your hands to clean the cutting unit. Use a brush to remove grass from the blades. The blades can be
sharp and can cause injury.
DO NOT
operate the cutting unit with the discharge chute removed.
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1
A
B
4
3
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7
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