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ADJUSTING AND OPERATING
8e sure blade~ are assembled so the cutting edges
are in the direction of rotation with the wind wings
pointed toward the deck.
Position the mower in the lowest position. Detach
front of mower from frame by removing the
retaining pins from the front mounting brackets.
The pins are held by two quick-attachable cotter
pins.
To detach the blade, place a large wood block
between cutting edge and housing to keep the
blade from rotating. Then remove the jam nut or
cap screws, depending on whether you have a side
discharge or a rear discharge mower.
Slide the mower backward to remove V-belt from
mower center drive pulley and to disconnect rear
of mower from I ift frame.
When replacing blades use the reverse procedure,
lexcept put the wood block between the wing of
the blade and the deck.
Raise the mower lift handle to the highest position
and slide the mower out to the side.
HEIGHT OF CUT
Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately
1-1 /2-i nches to 4-i nches qu ick Iy and easi Iy. The
mower height control lever is located directly
under the operator's seat. When the lever is pulled
out it can be raised or lowered to the desired
cutting height.
The height of cut is approximate since operator
weight and tire inflation will effect the cutting
height.
The cutting blades are designed to create a suction
to I ift the grass for an even cut.
The mower extends beyond the driving wheels to
permit cutting close to walkways, fences, buildings,
trees, etc.
ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE MOWER
The facilitate changing the blades, sharpening the
blades, cleaning, etc., the mower may be detached
as follows:
CAUTION! Stop the engine and dis-
connect the high tension wire to the
spark plug. Lock the brake prior to
leveling the mower.
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