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3. Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut
grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass
for best appearance). Mow frequently.
4. Keep mower and discharge chute clean.
5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass
twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for
the first pass and then make a second pass to the
desired height.
6. Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.
7. Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting.
Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to tear
the grass. The engine is designed to be operated at
full throttle.
8. Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn
appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each
time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in
the grass.
4.15 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-1/2
inch to 4-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the
cutting height:
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower
blades rotating. Disengage the power to the
cutter blades, put the steering control levers in
the neutral position, apply the parking brake and
then adjust cutting height.
CUTTER DECK
LIFT LEVER
LANYARD PIN
Figure 4-6. Adjusting Cutting Height
1. Disengage the power to the cutter blades.
2. Pull the cutter deck lift lever all the way backward
until it locks in place. See Figure 4-6.
3. Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index
at the desired cutting height. Pull backward on the
cutter deck lift lever, push and hold the lock button
See Figure 4-6. Slowly release the cutter deck lift
lever. A deck height decal is located on the cutting
height index as an aid in adjusting the deck to the
desired height.
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