20
Note: Lifting up on handle will assist driving the machine
up a curb and not spin the drive wheels.
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2
1
Figure 19
1.
Lower Control Bar
(Engaged)
2.
Handle
1
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Figure 20
1.
Lower Control Bar
engaged and mower in
reverse.
2.
Pull up to assist machine
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine apply the brakes, pull back on the
upper control bar, release the bail and set the parking brake;
refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 17.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always set the parking brake when leaving the
machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Caution
Using Side Discharge or Mulch
Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
•
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
•
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you release the bail and the power
take off (PTO) is off. Also pull the wire off the
spark plug(s).
Adjusting Height-of-Cut
This machine has a 1 to 4-1/4 in. (26 to 108 mm) range for
height-of-cut. This can be achieved by adjusting blade
spacers, rear axle height and front caster spacers. Use the
Height-of-Cut chart on page 22 to select the combination
required
Adjusting the Blade Height
Blades are adjusted by using the four, 1/4 in. (6 mm)
spacers found on the blade spindle bolts. This allows a
range, in 1/4 in. (6 mm) increments, of cutting height in any
axle position. The same number of blade spacers must be
used on all blades to achieve a level cut (two above and two
below, one above and three below, etc.).
1. Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
2. Hold blade bolt and remove nut. Slide bolt down,
through spindle, and change spacers as required
(Fig. 21).
3. Insert bolt, add extra spacer(s), and secure with thin
washer and nut (Fig. 21).
