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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
2.6 RECYCLING
OPERATION
Converting this machine to the recycling operation
requires no tools. First, STOP engine. Raise discharge
door located at rear of machine. Remove grass catcher.
Insert recycling plug fully into discharge opening. Allow
discharge door to close. See Figure 2.8.
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 cutting height at the highest cutting
position.
2.
Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit)
position.
3.
Move ground speed control to slowest speed
setting.
4.
Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense,
raise cutting height to improve recycling
performance.
2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER
1.
Follow
WARNING
statement found on this page.
2.
Lift discharge door located at the rear of
machine. See Figure 2.7.
3.
Install grass catcher onto the rear of machine.
Position the rod ends of catcher frame over the tabs
located at the rear of deck. Release discharge door,
which is spring loaded, onto top of grass catcher.
FIGURE 2.7
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to operate mower without discharge
chute, recycling plug or entire grass catcher in place.
FIGURE 2.8
WARNING
Grass catcher is subject to deterioration during
normal operation. Inspect frequently and replace
immediately if deterioration is observed.
LIFT DISCHARGE
DOOR
LIFT ROD
ENDS OVER
TABS
GRASS
CATCHER
TABS
CATCHER
HANDLE
INSERT PLUG
COMPLETELY INTO
DISCHARGE OPENING
PLUG
