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OPERATING THE MOWER
OPERATING THE MOWER
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MOWER
1. When using your mower for the first time, choose a
smooth level area and cut in straight and slightly
overlapping strips.
2. The size and type of the area to be mowed will
determine the proper mowing pattern. Take into
account obstructions, such as trees, fences and
buildings. To keep grass clippings off fences,
sidewalks, etc., it is advisable to go over the outside of
the area to be mowed several times in a clockwise
direction. To mow the area remaining, work in a
counterclockwise direction so that the clippings are
dispersed onto the previously cut area.
3. Always keep the left side of the mower toward trees,
posts or other obstacles on the first trip around the
obstacle.
4. Most lawns should be mowed to keep the grass
approximately 50 to 80 mm (2 to 3 in.) high. Best
results are obtained by cutting often and not too short.
To keep a green lawn, never mow more than one third
of the height of the grass or a maximum of 25 mm (1
in.) in one mowing.
For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at
maximum cutting height for the first mowing, then
reset to the desired height and mow again. Allow the
grass to grow to 80 mm (3 in.), then cut off only the top
inch.
5. For best appearance, grass should be cut in the
afternoon or evening when it is free of moisture.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not engage the mower in the transport
position.
1. Before adjusting cutting height, check that all tire
pressures are correct. If necessary adjust to the
correct tire pressure.
2. To set the cutting height, depress the hydraulic lift
control pedal (UP) to raise mower deck to the top
position. Adjust the cutting height control dial to
desired height.
Lower the mower deck by depressing the hydraulic lift
control pedal (DOWN).
Then the mower deck will be set to the cutting height.
3. Use the higher settings for mowing in a rough area or
when mowing tall grass. Lower settings should be
used only for smooth lawns where short grass is
desired.
4. Lower the mower deck by depressing the hydraulic lift
control pedal (DOWN). This lowers the mower deck
from the "TRANSPORT" position to the
"OPERATING" position.
5. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers' height as recommended
below for normal operating condition. To minimize
gouging and roller damage or wear, the anti-scalp
rollers will maintain the ground clearance of 19 mm (3/
4 in.).
A
Never allow roller to contact the ground continuously
as premature roller wear may develop if set
incorrectly.
A
Anti-scalp rollers must maintain a minimum clearance
of 6 mm (1/4 in.) to the ground.
(1) Cutting height control dial
(2) Hydraulic lift control pedal
