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When using any attachment, never direct the
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discharge of material toward bystanders or allow
anyone near the machine while in operation.
If the mower discharge ever plugs, shut off the
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engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all
movement to stop before removing the obstruction.
WARNING
DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged
discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to
remove clogged material after the engine has
stopped running and the blades have stopped
turning.
Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden
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hazards in the terrain. Keep away from any drop-
offs. Beware of overhead obstructions (low limbs,
etc.), underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree
roots, etc.). Cautiously enter a new area. Be alert for
hidden hazards.
Disengage power to cutter deck before backing up.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary
and then only after observation of the entire area
behind the mower. If you must mow in reverse,
maintain a constant lookout to the rear of the
machine and mow slowly.
Disengage power to cutter deck before crossing
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roads, walks or gravel drives.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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NEVER raise the deck with the blades engaged.
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The machine and attachments should be stopped
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and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object, and damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the machine.
Keep hands and feet away from cutter blades and
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moving parts. Contact can injure.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
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trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
NEVER leave the machine running unattended.
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OCDC OPERATION
2.4
The OCDC (Operator Controlled Discharge Chute) can be
raised or lowered to side discharge or block the discharge of
grass clippings. Follow the steps below for proper operation
of the OCDC.
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The OCDC is not intended to be a complete or
full time mulch system. This accessory allows
the operator to temperarily close the cutter
deck's discharge opening to keep clippings out of
landscaping and off pavement when needed.
CLOSED POSITION
In the closed position, the clippings will be temporarily
blocked.
Pull up on the OCDC control handle.
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While pulling up, move the OCDC control handle
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outward slightly and push down to lock the OCDC
into the closed position. See Figure 2-1. The
discharge chute will raise to allow for close trimming.
Moving from Open to Closed Position
Figure 2-1.
