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General Operating Instructions
Operating with the Turbo
• Grass should be cut often but not too short. If grass is
too long or lush, it may be necessary to keep ground
speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width to
prevent clogging. If grass is too high, operate with
mower in high cutting position. Cut the grass again in
lower cutting position, if desired.
• Before mowing, clear the lawn of all sticks, stones,
wire and other debris which may be caught or thrown
by the mower blades.
• The blower housing should be removed for cleaning.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from
under the deck, the tube may be plugged or grass
bags are full. Shut off tractor, disengage the PTO,
remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop
before disconnecting the tube.
• Always operate at full throttle speed.
Operating without the Turbo
• For operation without the turbo, the deflector must be
properly installed in the down position and retained
by the spring latch.
• To remove turbo, reverse the installation steps.
Before Operation
Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris
which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.
Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day.
If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become
plugged.
For efficient bagging, air circulation under the
mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is
very important.
For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you
should make certain the underside of the mower and
the underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and
debris.
Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,
blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.
Mowing with the Catcher
Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing.
Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is
too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground
speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width of the
mower to prevent clogging. If grass is long, operate with
mower in high cutting position for first pass, cutting again
in a lower position on a second pass.
Do not open the cover with mower engaged.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under
deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags may be full—
discontinue mowing, stop the unit, disengage the PTO,
shut off the engine and then empty the catcher or clear
the tube.
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the tractor. Disengage the PTO,
and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE
disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying
catcher.
Before leaving the operator's position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and
mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.
Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or
combustible materials.
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