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OPERATION
You are now ready to cut without mulching. The special mower
blade is designed
to operate
while discharging,
bagging, or
mulching.
In order to install the Mulch Plate simply reverse the steps listed
above, rotating the plate counterclockwise
as you insert it into the
mower deck, as shown in Figure !4. When it is in as far as it will go,
turn the handle counterclockwise
until the locking tab snaps into
place. Release the discharge chute making sure the chute snaps
into the full down position. These instructions are repeated on the
Mulch Plate itself.
FIGURE11
OTHERMOWING TIPS
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes. Always maintain good footing.
• Release switch to turn mower"OFF" when crossing any graveled
area (stones can be thrown by the blade).
• Set mower at highest cutting heightwhen mowing inrough ground
or in tall weed.
• From time to time turn off mower- UNPLUG CORD-turn
mower
on its side. Using an object such as a stick, wipe out any
accumulation of grass in the blade area. Be careful of the sharp
edges of the blade. If a grass catcher is used during the fast
growing season, the grass may tend to clog up at the discharge
opening. Turn the switch "OFF" and disconnect the power cord
plug. Remove the catcher and shake the grass down to the back
end of the bag. Also clean out any grass or debris which may be
packed around the discharge opening. Replace the grass catcher.
Clean often in wet, spring grass.
• Ifmower should start to vibrate abnormally, turn mower"OFF"and
unplug power cord. Check immediately for cause. Vibration is a
warning of trouble. Do not operate mower until a service check has
been made.
• ALWAYS
TURN THE SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG
THE
MOWER WHEN LEAVING IT UNA'R'ENDED EVEN FOR A
SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
MULCHING
Your new mower is designed to re-cut the grass clippings many
times and reduce them in size so that, as they fall into the lawn, they
will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched
grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients to the lawn.
Your mower was shipped with the Mulch Plate installed.
To
remove the plate for side bagging or discharging
as you mow,
follow the steps listed below.
1.
Shut the mower off, wait until the blade stops and unplug the
mower.
2.
Raise the discharge chute cover and hold it up.
3.
Grasp the Mulch Plate handle, as shown in Figure 12 and pull
the locking tab out just enough to clear the lip on the mower
deck (about 1/2").
4.
Pull the mulch plate out rotating it clockwise as it is removed,
as shown in Figure 13.
5.
Pull the mulch plate out completely until the discharge chute
snaps back in place.
LOCKING TAB
FIGURE12
FIGURE13
FIGURE 14
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