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machine unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake in
Operation (page 12). Remember to remove the key from the
ignition switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
Transporting Machines
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and
connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Use the metal tie down loops on the machine to
securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes (Figure 12).
Figure 12
1. Traction unit tie down loop
Side Discharging or Mulching
the Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the mower
because the grass deflector routes material down
toward the turf. If the grass deflector is ever
damaged, replace it immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you release the bail and the power
take off (PTO) is off. Rotate the ignition key to
Off. Also remove the key and pull the wire(s) off
the spark plug(s).
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 1 to 4-1/2 inch (25
to 114 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) increments. Adjustment is
done by relocating four hairpin cotter pins in different hole
location and by adding or removing spacers.
Note: All height-of-cut pins need at least one spacer or
damage can occur to bushing if none are used.
Note: All height-of-cut pins can use two spacers maximum.
1. Select hole in height-of-cut post and number of spacers
corresponding to the height-of-cut desired (Figure 13).
2. Using the lift handle, raise side of deck and remove
hairpin cotter (Figure 13).
3. Add or remove spacers if needed and then align holes
and insert hairpin cotter (Figure 13).
Note: Spare height-of-cut spacers may be stored on
posts and retained by a hairpin cotter.
Important: All four hairpin cotter pins must be
in the same hole location and with the correct
number of spacers for a level cut.
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