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Installing the Decal
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Recycling decal
Procedure
Install the decal on left side of the mower (Figure 5).
Figure 5
1.
Recycler decal
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Installing the Blades and
Mower
Parts needed for this procedure:
2
Recycling mower blade
Procedure
1. Install the new recycling mower blades as described
in your
Operator’s Manual
.
2. Install the mower as described in your
Operator’s
Manual
.
Operation
Converting to Side-discharge
Operation
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 the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to disengage and turn the ignition key
to off. Also remove the key and pull the wire
off the spark plug(s).
Note:
To use the mower in side discharge mode,
only the discharge cover must be removed. Mounting
hardware must be installed in open holes.
1. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts that secure the
discharge cover to the mower.
3. Remove the discharge cover.
4. If the mower originally had a cutoff baffle, install
it now.
5. Lower the grass deflector over the discharge
opening.
Important:
Ensure the mower has a hinged
grass deflector that disperses clippings to the
side and down toward the turf, while in side
discharge mode.
To mulch grass clippings, install the discharge cover
into the opening in the side of the mower; refer to
Installing the Discharge Cover.
Operating Tips
Selecting the Proper Height-of-Cut
Setting to Suit the Conditions
Remove approximately one inch or no more that 1/3
of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush
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