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Adjusting the Grass Shield
Height
Adjust the shield to ensure proper grass clipping discharge
into the basket.
1. Measure the distance from top of the front support rod
to the front lip of the shield at each end of the cutting
unit (Fig. 18).
1
4” (10cm)
2
Figure 18
1.
Support rod
2.
Shield
2. The height of the shield from the support rod for normal
cutting conditions should be 4 in. (10 cm). Loosen the
capscrews and nuts securing each end of the shield to
the sideplate and adjust the shield to the correct height.
3. Tighten the fasteners.
Note: The shield can be lowered for drier conditions
(clippings fly over top of basket) or raised to allow for
heavy wet grass conditions (clippings build up on rear of
basket).
Adjusting the Cut-off Bar
Adjust the cut-off bar to ensure that the clippings are
cleanly discharged from the reel area.
1. Loosen the screws securing the top bar (Fig. 19) to the
cutting unit.
1
Figure 19
1.
Cut-off bar
2. Insert a 0.060 in. feeler gauge between the top of the
reel and the bar and tighten the screws.
3. Ensure that the bar and reel are equal distance apart
across the entire reel.
Note: The bar is adjustable to compensate for changes in
turf conditions. Adjust the bar closer to the reel when the
turf is extremely wet. By contrast, adjust the bar further
away from the reel when turf conditions are dry. The bar
should be parallel to the reel to ensure optimum
performance. Adjust the bar whenever the shield height is
adjusted or when the reel is sharpened on a reel grinder.
Installing the Grass Basket
Grasp the basket by the top lip and slide it onto the basket
mounting rods (Fig. 20).
2
1
Figure 20
1.
Grass basket
2.
Basket mounting rod
Note: Model 04060 only – When cutting in higher
heights-of-cut, the basket may be lowered by removing
each basket mounting rod and installing each on the
opposite side of the machine.
Checking the Operation of the
Interlock Switch
1. Place the traction lever into the Engage position and the
engine controls in the starting position.
2. Attempt to start the engine.
The engine should not start. If the engine starts, the
interlock switch needs service. Correct the problem
before operating; refer to Adjusting the Interlock
Switch, page 30.
