9
Operating the Walk Behind Mower
OPERATING ON A SLOPE
While it is not recommended, traveling up and down
slopes may be required from time to time. These guide
lines are listed for your safety.
Traveling Up a Slope
Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probably
far exceed any other machine you may have operated,
caution should be observed.
• Never make abrupt speed or directions changes on a
slope.
• Never push down on the handle bars while going up
a grade. A slight lifting pressure is recommended to
keep the front wheels on the ground.
Traveling Down a Slope
A very slow ground speed should always be used when
traveling down a slope. This can be accomplished by
GENTLY moving the ground speed control levers
towards the reverse direction.
STOPPING THE MOWER
• Returning the ground speed control levers to the neu-
tral position will stop movement.
• Disengage the PTO.
• Release the operator presence / parking brake han-
dles to engage the parking brake.
• Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
ADJUSTING MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT
The cutting height adjustment knob (A, Figure 2) controls
the mower cutting height. The cutting height is infinitely
adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8cm) and 4” (10cm). Turn
the knob clockwise to raise the deck and counterclock-
wise to lower it.
If the preferred cutting height is below 2-1/2” (6,3cm), the
deck idler pulley spacer position must be adjusted.
To Adjust Spacer Position:
1. Remove mower deck drive belt. See Belt Removal &
Replacement Section for proper procedure.
2. Remove the hardware fastening the idler pulley to the
idler arm.
3. Move the spacer from the top of the pulley to under
the pulley. There now will be two spacers under the
pulley.
4. Reinstall the hardware and fasten securely
Figure 2.
Cutting Height Adjustment
A.
Cutting Height Adjustment Knob
B.
Cutting Height Indicator
A
B
Figure 3.
Idler Pulley Spacer Position
A.
Idler Pulley
B.
Spacer
B
A
