Side-Discharging the
Clippings
Use the side-discharge feature for cutting very tall
grass.
If the bag is on the machine, remove it and insert the
rear-discharge plug; refer to
(page 16)
before side-discharging the clippings.
Important:
Ensure that the rear-discharge plug
is locked in place. To lock the plug: Raise the
discharge door
(Figure
in until it snaps into place behind the tabs, and
rotate the lever on the plug to the left
Figure 32
1. Discharge door
Note:
To unlock the plug, rotate the lever on the plug
to the right
(Figure
31).
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
Installing the Side-Discharge
Chute
1.
Unlock the side-discharge door
Figure 33
Removing the Grass Bag
32), firmly push the plug
(Figure
2. Rear-discharge plug
(Figure
33).
2.
Lift open the side-discharge door
3.
Install the side-discharge chute and close the
door onto the chute
31).
Removing the Side-Discharge
Chute
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To remove the side-discharge chute, reverse the
steps above.
Important:
Lock the side-discharge door after
you close it
(Figure
Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
•
Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
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•
If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, disconnect
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(Figure
Figure 34
(Figure
35).
Figure 35
36).
Figure 36
34).
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