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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from
spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid
burns by allowing engine and components sufficient
time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades
are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. FRONT WHEELS: Reposition the front axle by
raising the front wheels off the ground, then pull in the
spring loaded bushings until they clear the brackets.
Move bushings to the desired height of cut position
and release the bushings. See Figure 2.8.
2. REAR WHEELS: Reposition the rear axle by
raising the rear wheels off the ground, then pull in
the spring loaded bushings until they clear the
brackets. Move bushings to the desired height of
cut position and release the bushings. Position the
rear bushings in to the same notches corresponding
with notches for the front wheels to maintain the
level of the deck. See Figure 2.8.
NOTE: There are four cutting height adjustment notches
on each wheel. The top notch is the lowest cutting height
and the lowest notch is the highest.
FIGURE 2.8
2.6 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 all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch
4).
2. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower
each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front
wheel latches to improve recycling performance.
2.7 RECYCLING
COVER
(REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
1. REMOVAL: The recycling cover is secured in
place with two knobs. To remove the cover, unscrew
the two knobs and lift off the cover. See Figure 2.9.
2. INSTALLATION: When reinstalling the cover,
the deck sidewall should fit between the tab and
outside of cover. Tighten knobs securely. See
Figure 2.10.
FIGURE 2.9
FIGURE 2.10
KNOBS SECURE
COVER
RECYCLING COVER
SPRING LOADED
BUSHING
DECK
BRACKET
TAB FITS BEHIND
DECK EDGE
TAB
MAKE
CERTAIN
TAB FITS TO
INSIDE OF
DECK
