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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.
Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The
highest cutting position is Notch 7. The lowest
cutting position is Notch 1. See Figures 2.6 & 2.7.
FIGURE 2.7
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
7). Refer to Section “Cutting Height Adjustment”.
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.
NOTE: The recycling cover is designed to remain
on the machine at all times, unless alternate
discharge operations are desired, such as side
discharging or bagging. Recycling cover can be
removed to accommodate alternate discharge
components.
TO REMOVE RECYCLING COVER:
Remove knob nuts and internal/external tooth lock
washers securing rear of recycling cover to mower deck.
Remove cover. See Figure 2.8.
FIGURE 2.8
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.
2.7 INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
STEP 1:
Remove recycling cover. Refer to Section
“Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2:
Install deflector to deck in place of recycling
cover, making sure that: 1) hole on outside front of
deflector fits onto stud in front of discharge opening where
front of recycling cover was originally installed, 2) slot on
top of deflector slips under restraining nut on top of deck
(under right front corner of engine), and 3) slot on inside
rear of deflector slips onto stud behind rear of discharge
opening, where rear of recycling cover was originally
secured. See Figure 2.9. Install internal/external tooth lock
washers and knob nuts onto studs and tighten securely.
FIGURE 2.9
LATCH
POSITION
CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS
FRONT
SLOT
UNDER NUT
REAR SLOT
OVER STUD ;
INSTALL LOCK
WASHER AND
KNOB NUT
FRONT HOLE
OVER STUD;
INSTALL LOCK
WASHER AND
KNOB NUT
REMOVE
KNOB NUTS
AND LOCK
WASHERS
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