OPERATING THE MOWER
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Reference
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Set the position for a recommended ground clearance
of 19 mm (3/4 in.).
(Figure shows a setting position of cutting height 2.0"
or 2.25")
OPERATING MOWER
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Do not operate the mower without the
discharge deflector being in place properly.
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown.
A
Do not direct the opening of the deflector at
bystanders especially children or animals.
Discharged objects may cause injury. Plan
your mowing carefully before starting
operations.
A
Keep bystanders and animals away from the
mowing area.
A
Be sure to disengage the PTO clutch of the
mower before attempting to start the engine.
B
PTO Lever
To engage the PTO, move the PTO lever to the
"ENGAGED" (ON) position.
1. If you get off the seat while the PTO is running, the
engine will stop automatically. (Operator presence
control)
2. Before starting the engine, pull the PTO lever to the
"DISENGAGED" (OFF) position. If it is at the
"ENGAGED" (ON) position, the engine will not start.
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These safety features are built-in.
Cutting height
inch (mm)
Position of bolts
(Ref.) Ground
clearance
between rollers
and the ground
1.00" (25) *2
1
6 mm
1.25" (32) *3
12.4 mm
1.50" (38)
19.0 mm
1.75" (44)
25.4 mm
2.00" (50)
2
19.0 mm
2.25" (58)
25.4 mm
2.50" (64)
3
19.0 mm
2.75" (70)
25.4 mm
3.00" (76) *1
(31.8 mm)
3.25" (83) *1
(38.2 mm)
3.50" (89) *1
(44.6 mm)
3.75" (95) *1
(51.0 mm)
4.00" (102) *1
(57.4 mm)
4.25" (108) *1
(63.8 mm)
4.50" (114) *1
(70.2 mm)
4.75" (121) *1
(76.5 mm)
5.00" (127) *1
(83.0 mm)
*1. For cutting heights above 3.0". The anti-scalp
rollers will still be effective against scalping.
*2. Cutting height 1" is a ground clearance of 6 mm.
*3. Cutting height 1.25" is a ground clearance of 12.4
mm.
(1) PTO lever
"ENGAGED" (ON)
"DISENGAGED" (OFF)
