6
7. Install capscrew finger tight.
8. Repeat steps 4–7 for each side adjustment.
9. Tighten all three capscrews to 30 ft.-lb. (41 N
⋅
m).
Note: Adjustments of more than 1-1/2 inch may require
temporary assembly to an intermediate height to prevent
binding (e.g. changing from 1.25 in. to 2.75 in.
height-of-cut).
Adjusting the Roller Scraper
The rear roller scraper is designed to work best when there
is an even gap of .02–.04 inches between the scraper and
roller.
1. Loosen the top 2 mounting screws and the lower 2
flange nuts (Fig. 4).
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1
2
3
Figure 4
1.
Roller scraper
2.
Mounting screw
3.
Flange nut
2. Slide the scraper up or down until a gap of .02–.04 in. is
achieved between the rod and the roller.
3. Secure the mounting screws and flange nuts to 30 ft.-lb.
(41 N
⋅
m) in an alternating sequence.
Installing the Mulching Baffle
(Optional)
1. Thoroughly clean debris from mounting holes on rear
wall and left side wall of chamber.
2. Install mulching baffle in rear opening and secure with
5 flange head screws (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1.
Mulching baffle
3. Verify that mulching baffle does not interfere with
either tip of blade and does not protrude inside the
surface of the rear chamber wall.
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Operating Tips
Mow When Grass is Dry
Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which
causes grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the
damage that can be caused by direct sunlight on the
sensitive, freshly mowed grass.
Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting to
Suit Conditions
Remove approximately one inch or no more than 1/3 of the
grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and dense
grass you may have to raise your height–of–cut setting
another notch.
Always Start Mowing with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding
the grass blades like a dull blade. Tearing and shredding
causes the grass to turn brown at the edges which impairs
growth and increases susceptibility to diseases. Make sure
blade is in good condition and a full sail is present.
