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Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will
assist driving the machine up a curb and not
spin the drive wheels.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, pull back on the upper
control bar, release the blade control bail, and
turn the ignition key to off. Also set the parking
brake if you leave the machine unattended; refer to
Setting the Parking Brake in Operation, page 13.
Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch.
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 11).
Figure 11
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.
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.
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