Snapper Pro 5901280, Руководство оператора

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Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and re-cuts
clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down
INTO the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into
by-products your lawn can use. UNDER PROPER
CONDITIONS, your mulching mower will virtually eliminate
noticeable clippings on the lawn surface.
Note: When mulching under heavy cutting conditions, a rumbling
sound may be present and is normal.
Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions:
Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet,
or if the grass is simply to high to cut. Even more than normal
mowing, mulching requires that the grass be dry and the
appropriate amount is cut.
Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two
or three mowings in the spring. The long grass blades, quick
growth, and often wetter conditions are more suitable for
broadcasting (side-discharging) or grass bagging operation.
Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching:
Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so
that clippings will be finely cut. Ground speed while mulching
should be HALF of the speed that would be used when
broadcasting (side discharging) under similar conditions. Since
mulching requires more horsepower than broadcasting, using
a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper mulching
operation.
How Much Grass to Mulch:
The best mulching action typically results from cutting only the
top ½ inch to 3/4 inch of grass blade. This provides short
clippings which decompose properly (much more quickly than
longer clippings). The ideal cutting height will vary with climate,
time of year, and quality of your lawn. We recommend that you
experiment with both the cutting height and ground speed until
you achieve the best cut. Start with a high cutting height and
using progressively lower settings until you find a cutting height
that is matched to your mowing conditions and preferences.
Pushing the Rider By Hand
NOTICE
Do NOT tow zero-turn rider.
Towing the units will cause hydraulic transmission damage.
Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition OFF, and remove the key.
2. Locate the hydraulic actuators (A, Figure 21) on the side of
the unit's transmissions. There is one hydraulic actuator on
each transmission. The hydraulic actuator opens and closes
the transmission bypass valves.
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3. To open the transmission bypass valves rotate the hydraulic
actuator clockwise to the "bypass" position" (marked
"bypass" on the transmission) (B).
4. Disengage the parking brake. The zero-turn rider can now
be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the zero-turn rider, close the bypass valves
by rotating the hydraulic actuator counter-clockwise to the
"run" position (marked "run" on the transmission) (C).
Note: Both hydraulic actuators must be in the same position.
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from roll over:
• Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt.
• There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down.
• Lower the roll bar only when necessary and NEVER
remove it.
• Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Do NOT jump off if mower tips.
To lower the roll bar:
1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 22) out of the retainer pins
(B).
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