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Figure 22
1. Lower Control Bar
engaged and mower in
reverse.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine apply the brakes, pull back on the
upper control bar, release the bail and set the parking brake;
refer to Setting the Parking Brake, page 19.
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always set the parking brake when leaving the
machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Transporting the Mower
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the mower.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the necessary lighting
and markings 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 mower:
Lock the brakes and block the wheels.
Securely fasten the mower to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
Secure the trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
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2. Pull up to assist machine
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Using the Side Discharge
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
blades and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes the
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 the discharge area or the
mower blades unless you disengage the power
take-off (PTO), stop the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop, and disconnect the wire
from the spark plug.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
This machine has a 1 to 4-1/4 inch (26 to 108 mm) range
for the height-of-cut. This can be achieved by adjusting
blade spacers, rear axle height, and front caster spacers.
Use the Height-of-Cut Chart on page 24 to select the
combination required.
Adjusting the Blade Height
Adjust the blades by using the 4 spacers (1/4 inch) on the
blade spindle bolts. This allows a range, in 1/4 inch (6 mm)
increments, of cutting height in any axle position. Use the
same number of blade spacers on all blades to achieve a
level cut (2 above and 2 below, 1 above and 3 below, etc.).
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the
parking brakes.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Hold the blade bolt and remove the nut (Fig. 23).
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