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Mulching Operation
For best mulching results, cut up to a maximum of 1/3 of
grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry.
1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 7).
2. Proceed mowing slowly. If the grass is very dense,
lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the
front wheel latches to improve mulching performance.
Removing the Mulching Cover
Important: The mulching cover should remain on the
machine at all times, unless alternate discharge operations
are desired, such as side discharging or bagging.
1. Remove the knob nuts
(A, Figure 9)
and internal/
external tooth lock washers
(B)
securing the mulching
cover
(C)
to the mower deck.
2. Remove the cover.
Installing the Discharge Deflector
1. Remove the mulching cover. Refer to the Section
entitled “Removing the Mulching Cover”.
2. Install the deflector
(A, Figure 10)
to the deck in place
of the mulching cover, making sure that:
•
The front hole
(B)
on the outside front of the
deflector fits over the stud where the front of the
mulching cover was originally secured
•
The slot
(C)
on top of the deflector slips under the
restraining nut on top of the deck (under the right
front corner of the engine)
•
The slot
(D)
on the inside rear of the deflector slips
onto the stud behind the rear of the discharge
opening, where the rear of the mulching cover was
originally secured.
3. Install the internal/external tooth lock washers and knob
nuts onto the studs and tighten securely.
Figure 9: Removing the mulching cover
A
C
B
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
!
!
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
!
!
Figure 10: Installing the discharge deflector
B
A
C
D
Operation
Not
for
Reproduction
Not
for
Reproduction
