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Section 2 - OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance,
adjustments
or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect
spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components
are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
2.6
RECYCLING OPERATION
NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of
1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is
dry.
1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting
position
(Notch 6).
2. Move engine speed control to "FAST" (Rabbit)
position.
3. Move ground speed
control to slowest
speed
setting.
4. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense,
lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than
the
front
wheel
latches
to
improve
recycling
perform ance.
2.7
ADJUSTING FRONT DECK BAFFLE
(Models with an "F" prefix in model number)
(Example: FR215012)
The front of the cutting deck on these models has been
modified with an open area. This allows the blade to
have more direct contact with the grass and allows
more air flow into deck chamber. The adjustable baffle
should be secured in the lowest position when using a
grass bag. The baffle should be secured in the highest
position when mulching grass.
NOTE: Under certain conditions, when mulching, some
grass may blow out from under front of baffle. This is
normal but, the amount of grass blowing out can be
reduced. Lower baffle slightly to reduce the amount of
grass blow out.
1. Stop engine.
2. Loosen wing nuts that secure front deck baffle.
See Figure 2.8.
3. Lower the adjustable baffle to the lowest position
when
using a grass bag. Raise the baffle to its
highest position when mulching grass. Take care to
HOLE DESIGNATES
TOP OF
BAFFLE (ALWAYS
KEEP
HOLE IN UP POSITION)
FRONT
_RONT
DECK BAFFLE (SH
IN H GHEST POST
ON)
_..WING
W!NG NU T
NUTS
BAFFLE
UP FO.
MULCHING
GRASS
MOVE BAFFLE DOWN
'
FRONT CUTOUT OF DECK
FOR GRASS BAGG!NG
FIGURE 2,8
2.8
INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER
Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of
adapter. See Figure 2.9. Attach grass bag hooks over
middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.10.
POSITION
BAG
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BHAAGNDL
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CONNECTOR
__._._
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DOWN
OVER
BAG
• _#ADAPTER
FLANGE
APTER \
FIGURE 2.9
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owe
red eparae
to thebo omo*
the deck. See Figure 2.8.
4. Retighten wing nuts securely.
OT operate
without
entire Grass
lace
Grass
Catcher
components
AND
g
"
p
•
subject to deterioration
during normal use. Inspect
"./
_
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frequently
and replace worn or damaged components
ATTACH BAGHOOKS
immediately.
OVER MIDDLE HANDLE
CROSS
BAR
FIGURE 2.10
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