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Figure 30
1. Bolt
2. Bushing
Adjusting the Skid(s)
Mount the skids in the lower position when operating
in height of cuts higher than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) and
in the higher position when operating in height of cuts
lower than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches).
Note:
When the skids become worn, switch the skid
to the opposite sides of the mower, flipping them
over. This allows you to use the skids longer before
replacing them.
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and
engage the parking brake.
2.
Move the throttle lever to the S
shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Remove the carriage bolts and nuts from each
skid
(Figure
31).
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3. Anti-scalp roller
4. Flange nut
position,
LOW
1. Carriage bolt
2. Skid
4.
Move each skid to the desired position and
secure them with the carriage bolts and nuts.
Note:
Only use the top or center sets of holes
to adjust the skids. The bottom holes are used
when switching sides on the mower deck, at
which time they become the top holes on the
other side of the mower.
5.
To prevent damaging the skid, torque the
carriage bolts and nuts for each skid to 12.4 to
14.7 N∙m (110 to 130 in-lb).
Operating Tips
Using the Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the F
AST
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
in uncut grass. Always try to have 1 side of the mower
free from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn
into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that
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 15 cm (6 inches) tall, you may want
to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality
of cut.
Cutting a Third of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about a third of the grass blade.
Cutting more than that is not recommended unless
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Figure 31
3. Nut
position. Air is required to
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