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Cutting Height Adjustment
1. Pull the height adjusting latch (A, Figure 6) outward and
move to the desired cutting height.
2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest
cutting position is Notch 7 (Figure 7). The lowest
cutting position is Notch 1.
Mulching (Recycling) Operation
Note: For best 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).
Refer to the Section entitled “Cutting Height
Adjustment”.
2. Move the engine speed control to the fast (Rabbit)
position.
3. Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed
setting.
4. 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.
Note: The mulching cover should remain on the machine at
all times, unless alternate discharge operations are desired,
such as side discharging or bagging.
Removing the Mulching Cover
1. Remove the nuts (A, Figure 8) securing the mulching
cover (B) to the mower deck.
2. Remove the cover.
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
Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade
control before adjusting cutting height.
!
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4.00 in
1.25 in
Figure 7: Cutting height settings (approximate)
Figure 8: Removing the mulching cover
A
B
Figure 6: Adjusting cutting height
A
Operation
Not
for
Reproduction
