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1. Upper handle
2. Rear frame
3. Flange nut (3/8 inch)
4. Flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nuts securing the handle to the rear frame
4. Pivot the handle to the desired operating position and
install lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts
into the mounting holes.
Note: Tighten all flange bolts.
5. Check the control bar for the correct adjustment. Refer
to
Adjusting the Control Bar (page
6. Check the parking brake adjustment. Refer to
the Brakes (page
31).
Adjusting the Flow Baffle
You can adjust the mower discharge flow for different types
of mowing conditions. Position the cam lock and baffle to
give the best quality of cut.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the Neutral-Locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. To adjust the baffle, loosen the nut
4. Adjust the baffle and nut in the slot to the desired
discharge flow and tighten the nut.
Figure 16
5. Upper mounting hole
6. Lower mounting holes
7. Low position
8. High position
(Figure
28).
(Figure
17).
1. Slot
Positioning the Flow Baffle
The following figures are only recommendations for use.
Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and
height of grass.
16).
Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower
ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
Position A
This is the fully rearward position (see
suggested use for this position is a follows:
Adjusting
•
Use it for short, light grass mowing conditions.
•
Use it in dry conditions.
•
Use it to make smaller grass clippings.
•
Use it to propel the grass clippings farther away from the
mower.
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Figure 17
2. Nut
Figure
18). The
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