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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting
height or front baffle, STOP the engine, remove the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire
away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with
engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when
performing adjustments around engine. Engine is
extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Wear
heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury.
2.6 RECYCLING
OPERATION
NOTE: For best recycling 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 6).
2. Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit)
position.
3. Move ground speed control to slowest speed
setting.
4. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense,
lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than
the front wheel latches to improve recycling
performance.
2.7 ADJUSTING FRONT DECK BAFFLE
(Models with an “F” prefix in model number)
(Example:
FR215012)
The front of the cutting deck on these models has
been modified with an open area. This allows the
blade to have more direct contact with the grass and
allows more air flow into deck chamber. The
adjustable baffle should be secured in the lowest
position when using a grass bag. The baffle should
be secured in the highest position when mulching
grass.
NOTE: Under certain conditions, when mulching, some
grass may blow out from under front of baffle. This is
normal but, the amount of grass blowing out can be
reduced. Lower baffle slightly to reduce the amount of
grass blow out.
1. Stop engine. See WARNING above.
2. Loosen wing nuts that secure front deck baffle.
See Figure 2.8.
3. Lower the adjustable baffle to the lowest position
when using a grass bag. Raise the baffle to its
highest position when mulching grass. Take care to
keep the baffle’s lower edge parallel to the bottom of
the deck. See Figure 2.8.
4. Retighten wing nuts securely.
FIGURE 2.8
2.8 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER
Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of
adapter. See Figure 2.9. Attach grass bag hooks over
middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.10.
FIGURE 2.9
FIGURE 2.10
HOLE DESIGNATES TOP OF
BAFFLE (ALWAYS KEEP
HOLE IN UP POSITION)
FRONT DECK BAFFLE (SHOWN
IN HIGHEST POSITION)
FRONT
DECK
BAFFLE
WING
NUTS
MOVE BAFFLE UP FOR
MULCHING GRASS
MOVE BAFFLE DOWN
FOR GRASS BAGGING
FRONT CUTOUT OF DECK
WING NUT
POSITION BAG
BETWEEN HANDLES
SLIDE
CONNECTOR
DOWN OVER BAG
ADAPTER FLANGE
BAG
ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
ATTACH BAG HOOKS
OVER MIDDLE HANDLE
CROSS BAR
MIDDLE
HANDLE
CROSS
BAR
MIDDLE
HANDLE CROSS
BAR
