Cutting Height Adjustment
1. Pull the height adjusting lever
(A, Figure 6)
outward,
and move to the desired cutting height. The highest
cutting position is Notch 9
(B; also see Figure 7)
. The
lowest cutting position is Notch 1
(C)
.
Note: The lever will set all wheels to the same cutting height.
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 the height adjustment lever in the highest cutting
position (Notch 9). Refer to the Section entitled “Cutting
Height Adjustment”.
2. Proceed mowing slowly. If the grass is very dense,
lower the height adjustment lever one notch lower to
improve recycling performance.
Installing the Discharge Deflector
1. Raise the recycling cover
(A, Figure 8)
.
Important:
The recycling cover should remain on the
machine at all times. Do not remove.
2. Install the deflector
(B)
to the deck under the recycling
cover, making sure that:
The tabs
(C)
hook under the pivot rod
(D)
.
The locking tab on the deck
(A, Figure 9)
goes
through the slot in the deflector
(B)
.
3. Lower the recycling cover against the deflector.
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 6: Adjusting cutting height
4.00 in
1.25 in
Figure 7: Cutting height settings (approximate)
B
C
Figure 8: Installing the discharge deflector
A
B
D
C
A
Operation
9
Not
for
Reproduction
