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When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to
allow more effective cut and proper discharge of the
clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-
third or less of the total length of the grass. The
average lawn should be approximately 1-1/2 to 2
inches during the cool season, and over 2 inches
during hot months. For a healthier and better
looking lawn, cut more often and after moderate
growth. The lawn should be cut in the fall as long as
there is growth.
Mulching Tips
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For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass
because it tends to stick to the underside of the
deck, preventing proper mulching of grass
clippings. New or thick grass may require a
narrower cut. The ground speed should be
adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to
grow in excess of 4", mow twice to reduce the grass
height to 3-1/4" maximum.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop
the motor, and unplug from the power supply
circuit. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower.
Excessive vibration of the mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.
SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Cutting Height Adjustment
Figure 10
A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides
cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine
height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the
lever is moved from one position to another.
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Depress the lever towards wheel and move the
wheel and lever assembly to desired position.
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To raise the height, push the lever towards the front
of the mower on both front wheels, and push the
lever toward the back of the mower on the rear
wheels.
Refer to Figure 10. All wheels must be placed in the
same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns,
move the wheels to a position which will give a higher
cutting height.
Handle Height Adjustment
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The upper handle may be adjusted to three
different height positions. To adjust the handle at
the desired position, align one of the three marks
on the top of the lower handle insulators with the
mark on the upper handle insulators. Refer to
Figure 3.
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Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle.
Make sure that carriage bolts are seated properly
into the handle insulators.
Resetting the Circuit Breaker
The mower is equipped with a circuit breaker, located
on the motor/blade control assembly as shown in
Figure 8. This circuit breaker may trip when too much
strain is placed on the mower. The circuit breaker may
have been tripped if the mower will not run.
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If this occurs, unplug the mower, wait
approximately five minutes, then depress the reset
button. Refer to Figure 8.
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Plug the mower back in, restart the mower, but be
sure to reduce the strain on the mower (i.e., mow at
a higher cutting height, slow down cutting speed, or
take a smaller width of cut).
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If the circuit breaker does not reset, or if it trips
repeatedly under normal cutting conditions, unplug
the mower from the extension cord and unplug the
extension cord from the power source. Then check
to make certain your cord is the correct length and
rating as listed in the Operating Your Lawn Mower
section. If the cord is correct and is also not
damaged, take the machine to an authorized
service dealer for repair.
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
