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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. 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
2.6.
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 2.6.
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.
2.7
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.
RECYCLING COVER
(REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
1, REMOVAL:
The recycling
cover is secured in
place with two knobs. To remove the coveL unscrew
the two knobs and lift offthe cover. See Figure 2.7.
2, INSTALLATION:
When
reinstalling
the cover,
the deck sidewall should fit between the tab and
outside
of cover.
Tighten
knobs
securely.
See
Figure 2.8.
KNOBS SECURE
COVER
RECYCLING
COVER
FIGURE 2.7
TAB
FIGURE 2.6
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.
FIGURE 2.8
MAKE
CERTAIN
TAB FITS TO
INSIDE OF
DECK
8
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