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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height,
STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make
any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be
extremely careful when performing adjustments around
engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe
burns. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or
working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely
sharp and can cause severe injury.
2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. FRONT WHEELS: Reposition the front axle by
raising the front wheels off the ground, then pull in the
spring loaded bushings until they clear the brackets.
Move bushings to the desired height of cut position
and release the bushings. See Figure 2.8.
2. REAR WHEELS: Reposition the rear axle by
raising the rear wheels off the ground, then pull in
the spring loaded bushings until they clear the
brackets. Move bushings to the desired height of
cut position and release the bushings. Position the
rear bushings in to the same notches corresponding
with notches for the front wheels to maintain the
level of the deck. See Figure 2.8.
NOTE: There are four cutting height adjustment notches
on each wheel. The top notch is the lowest cutting height
and the lowest notch is the highest.
FIGURE 2.8
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
4).
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 RECYCLING COVER
(REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
1. REMOVAL: The recycling cover is secured in
place with two knobs. To remove the cover, unscrew
the two knobs and lift off the cover. See Figure 2.9.
2. INSTALLATION: When reinstalling the cover,
the deck sidewall should fit between the tab and
outside of cover. Tighten knobs securely. See
Figure 2.10.
FIGURE 2.9
FIGURE 2.10
AXLE
BUSHING
FRONT
WHEEL
LOWEST
POSITION
HIGHEST
POSITION
SILHOUETTE
OF CUTTING
DECK
RECYCLING
COVER
REMOVE BOTH KNOBS
BY TURNING
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
CARRIAGE BOLT & NUT
(USED WITH SIDE
DISCHARGE CHUTE
ONLY!)
TURN KNOBS
CLOCKWISE
WHEN
REINSTALLING
DECK SIDE
WALL
RECYCLING
COVER
TAB (SHOWS VIEW FROM
UNDERNEATH RECYCLING COVER)