Operation
2.
To adjust wheel height from the ground, remove
the hairpin cotter and clevis pin to change hole
location (Fig. 32).
3.
Select a hole position so the wheel is
approximately 3/8" (1 cm) off the ground for the
height-of-cut position to be used (Fig. 32).
4.
Insert the clevis pin and secure it with a hairpin
cotter.
5.
Repeat this adjustment on the other wheel.
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Figure 32
1. Wheel
2. Clevis pin
Check for Debris
Each time you use the mower, be sure to check for
debris build up on and inside the rear transaxle cover
(Fig. 33). Remove any build up.
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3. Hair pin cotter
Figure 33
1. Rear transaxle cover
Tips for Mowing Grass
Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation,
operate the engine at "FAST." Air is required to
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the
mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be
drawn into the mower.
Using the Mower for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure the
cutting height of the mower does not scalp any
uneven ground. However, the cutting height used in
the past is generally the best one to use. When cutting
grass longer than six inches tall, you may want to cut
the lawn twice to assure an acceptable quality-of-cut.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade.
Cutting more than that is not recommended, unless
grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass grows more
slowly.
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