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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The
highest cutting position is Notch 7. The lowest
cutting position is Notch 1. See Figures 2.8 & 2.9.
FIGURE 2.9
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
7). Refer to Section “Cutting Height Adjustment”.
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.
NOTE: The recycling cover is designed to remain
on the machine at all times. When alternate
discharge operations are desired, such as side
discharging or bagging, recycling cover can be
raised to accommodate alternate discharge
components.
TO RAISE RECYCLING COVER:
Remove knob nut and internal/external tooth lock washer
securing rear of recycling cover to mower deck. Pull rear
of cover out from stud, and flip cover forward. See Figure
2.10.
FIGURE 2.10
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.
2.7 INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
STEP 1: Raise recycling cover. Refer to Section
“Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2: Install deflector to deck underneath raised
recycling cover, making sure that: 1) outside front edge of
deflector slips behind recycling cover hinge bracket, 2)
slot on inside front of deflector slips under restraining nut
on top of deck (under right front corner of engine), and 3)
slot on inside rear of deflector slips onto stud behind rear
of discharge opening, where rear of recycling cover was
originally secured. See Figure 2.11. Install
internal/external tooth lock washer and knob nut onto stud
and tighten securely. Release recycling cover and allow
it to rest against side discharge deflector.
FIGURE 2.11
2.8 INSTALLATION OF GRASS BAG ADAPTER
(Optional Accessory on Some Models)
STEP 1: Raise recycling cover. Refer to Section
“Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2: Install grass bag adapter to deck in place of
raised recycling cover, making sure that: 1) outside front
edge of adapter slips behind recycling cover hinge
bracket, 2) slot on inside front of adapter slips under
restraining nut on top of deck (under right front corner of
engine), and 3) slot on bottom rear of adapter slips onto
stud behind rear of discharge opening, where rear of
recycling cover was originally secured. See Figure 2.12.
Install internal/external tooth lock washer and knob nut
onto stud and tighten securely. Release recycling cover
and allow it to rest against adapter.
LATCH
POSITION
CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS
PULL REAR OF
RECYCLING
COVER OUT FROM
STUD, AND FLIP
COVER FORWARD
FRONT
SLOT
UNDER NUT
FRONT
EDGE
BEHIND
HINGE
BRACKET
REAR SLOT
OVER STUD ;
INSTALL LOCK
WASHER &
KNOB NUT
RECYCLING
COVER (RAISED)
SPRING-
LOADED
HINGE
REMOVE KNOB NUT
& LOCK WASHER