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you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass
may require a narrower cut.
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut
in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is
designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the
best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or
mulching.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the
mower. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication of
damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Mulching
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing
proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass
may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should
be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow
in excess of 4”, mulching is not recommended. Mow
using the grass bag to reduce the grass height to 3 1/4”
maximum before mulching.
Attaching The Grass Bag
•
Remove three wing nuts holding the mulching
baffle or side discharge chute in place and remove
from unit.
•
Replace with grass bag adapter, while making
sure the front lip of adapter goes under the edge of
the deck. Secure with wing nuts previously
removed. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
•
Lift chute door on the grass bag adapter and slide
grass bag onto the adapter. See Figure 8.
NOTE: The chute door has been designed to move the
starter rope out of the way of the bag when the chute
door is opened.
Figure 8
Attaching Side Discharge Chute
•
Remove mulching baffle or grass bag adapter from
unit by disconnecting wing nuts.
•
Attach side discharge chute to unit and secure with
the three wing nuts. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
Emptying the Grass Bag
•
While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle
and the lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up
off the adapter. The chute door will move the rope
out of the way of the bag.
•
Continue to hold the lower handle and raise the
rear of the grass bag up toward your chest. The
grass bag will open and the grass clippings will
disperse.
•
When replacing the grass bag, be sure the top of
the bag rests on the wire support between the
handles.
Grass Bag
Adapter
Wing
Nuts
Grass
Bag
Chute
Door
Side Discharge
Chute
