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Operation
Cutting Height Adjustment
1. Pull the height adjusting latch
(A, Figure 7)
outward and
move to the desired cutting height.
2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest
cutting position is Notch 7
(Figure 8)
. The lowest
cutting position is Notch 1.
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 the Section entitled “Cutting Height
Adjustment”.
2. Move the engine speed control to the
fast
(Rabbit) posi-
tion.
3. Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed
setting.
4. Proceed mowing slowly. If the 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 should remain on the machine at
all times, unless alternate discharge operations are desired,
such as side discharging or bagging.
Removing the Recycling Cover
1. Remove the knob nuts
(A, Figure 9)
and internal/
external tooth lock washers
(B)
securing the recycling
cover
(C)
to the mower deck.
2. Remove the cover.
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.
!
!
WARNING
Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade
control before adjusting cutting height.
!
!
Figure 7: Adjusting cutting height
A
4.00 in
1.25 in
Figure 8: Cutting height settings (approximate)
Figure 9: Removing the recycling cover
A
C
B
(Rear wheel shown; front wheel similar)
Operation (Continued)
Not
for
Reproduction
