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SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety
Only qualified people familiar with this operator's manual
and the mower's operator's manual should operate this
machine.
Operation & Tips On Mowing
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
referenced in Section IV.
B. Start the engine/blower/blade assembly.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. Proceed to operate the control levers of the mower.
Note: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings; disengage the deck,
and blower, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off. Check the upper hose, lower hose, top
screen and boot for clogs.
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system the tips listed below should be
followed:
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
speed of up to approximately 5 mph, but thick, heavy
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
will increase horsepower requirements.
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
more than 2" of grass length with each mowing.
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
the grass blade length at any given time.)
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
if grass is extra tall.
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
Unloading The Collection System
NOTE: Collection system blower will have an audible
change in tone when the collection system is full.
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Adjust the throttle of the engine down to idle.
D. Release the Latch Assembly using the Latch Handle
at the side of the container.
E. Loosen the Swivel Inlet from the container.
F. Use the Handle Rail Assembly to tilt and rotate the
container back. The container will then release its
contents.
G. Once the contents of the container have fallen out,
the container is ready to move back into its normal
operating position. With the handle in the 'open'
position, lift the handle up until it completely latches
and stops. This will place the container back into
the collection position.
NOTE: Do not allow the container to become over-filled
as potential damage may occur to your equipment.
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Checklist
Before each use:
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
wrapped around them.
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.
3. Make sure all shields are in place and in good
condition. Repair or replace any missing or damaged
shields.
4. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.
5. Check for wear or deterioration of the upper or lower
hoses. If there are any portions of the hose that have
been torn or worn through, replace with genuine
PECO parts.
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