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REV A 3-6 607768
Direct grass discharge to the right, away from the
unmowed area. Generally, this means using a pattern of left
turns. Avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area.
Mowing clippings puts an unnecessary load on the unit and
reduces mowing efficiency.
When mowing a lawn for the first time cut grass slightly
longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain. When
cutting grass taller than six inches, you may want to mow the
lawn twice to achieve a better quality of cut.
During normal mowing cut only about 1/3 of the grass
blade.
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass growing
straight and for better dispersion of the clippings.
Remember, grass grows at different rates at different
times of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to
maintain the same cutting height. As the growth rate slows
in midsummer, mow less frequently. If you cannot mow at a
regular interval, mow at a high cutting height; then mow
again two days later at a lower cutting height.
Raise the cutting height of the mower if the cutting width
of the mower is wider than the previous mower. This ensures
that uneven turf is not cut too short.
Raise the cutting height of the mower if the grass is
slightly taller than normal or if it contains a high degree of
moisture. Then mow it again with the cutting height set
lower.
If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while
mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn.
To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the
blades engaged.
Flex Forks
New Flex Forks
®
require a brief break-in period. Refer to the
Maintenance and Adjustments section of this manual for more
details.
Deck Clutch Operation
Before beginning operation, check to make sure the deck
clutch switch is engaging and disengaging the blades properly.
To check the deck clutch switch:
1. Start the engine and engage the deck clutch.
2. With the deck clutch switch up (clutch engaged) and
the engine running, listen to confirm that the mower
blades are rotating.
3. Now, push the deck clutch switch down (clutch
disengaged), and with the engine running, listen to
confirm that the blades have stopped rotating.
Never work with blades while the engine is running
or deck clutch switch is engaged (on).
Always place the deck clutch switch in the
disengaged position, place steering control levers
in the park brake position, turn the engine off and
disconnect the negative battery cable.
Block the mower up when you must work under it.
Wear gloves when handling blades.
Always check for blade damage if the mower
strikes a rock, branch or other foreign object
during mowing!
Never direct the discharge of material from the
mower deck toward bystanders.
• Never operate the mower deck with the dis-
charge chute damaged, altered, removed, or
in the raised position, except when the entire
grass catcher attachment or mulching sys-
tem is being used. Figure 3-8
DANGER
WARNING
Never attempt to make any adjustments to the
mower deck while the engine is running or with the
deck drive clutch engaged. Mower blades cannot
be seen and are located very close to the deck
housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.
Discharge chute may vary from this illustration
A. Discharge chute
Figure 3-8
Make sure that the area around and under the deck
is clear and that there are no bystanders in the
immediate area before proceeding.
DANGER
A
WARNING