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 performance.
2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER
STEP 1: Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the
side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the
machine. Slot in front edge of adapter must be under nut
located on top of deck. See Figure 2.11.
2.8 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG
(Optional Accessory on Some Models)
STEP 1: Once adapter has been installed, recycling may
be desired. Insert recycling plug completely and securely
into adapter. Install grass bag. See Figure 2.12.
PLUG
INSERT RECYCLING PLUG
COMPLETELY AND SECURELY
INTO ADAPTER. INSTALL
GRASS BAG.
SECURE
WITH NUTS
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.11
SECURE ADAPTER
TO DECK WITH NUTS
2.9
FIGURE 2.12
INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG
(Door Type Bag)
Instal grass bag by sliding connector over flange of
adapter. See Figure 2.13.
POSITION BAG
BETWEEN
SLIDE
CONNECTOR
DOWN OVER BAG
ADAPTER FLANGE
BAG
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.13
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