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MAN0253 (Rev. 3/10/2007)
MOWING TIPS
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
NOTICE
■ Always operate power unit engine at full throttle
when mowing to maintain proper blade speed and
produce a clean cut.
1. Before mowing, analyze the area to determine the
best mowing procedure. Consider the height, type
of grass, and the terrain type (rolling, level or
rough).
2. It is better to mow grass more often rather than too
short. Short grass deteriorates rapidly in hot
weather and invites weed growth during growing
seasons. Follow local recommendations for the
suitable cutting height in your area.
3. Proper ground speed for mowing will depend on
the height, type and density of grass to be cut. Nor-
mally, ground speed will range from two to five
m.p.h. Tall dense grass should be mowed at low
ground speeds, while thin medium-height grass
can be cut at a faster ground speed.
4. Extremely tall grass should be cut twice. Cut grass
higher on first pass. Cut the second time at desired
height and 90° to first pass.
5. When mowing long grass, stop power unit, turn
ignition key off, remove key, and disengage PTO.
Check for grass wrap around PTO shaft every 30
minutes of operation.
6. Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and
use less power.
7. For side-discharge mowers, mow with uncut grass
to the left. This will distribute the clippings over the
cut area. Discharging clippings over the uncut area
would cause a build-up and could prevent uniform
cutting.
8. All side-discharge mowers are shipped with high-
suction blades. These blades will give you
satisfactory performance in most conditions. If,
however, you are operating in sandy areas, you
should change to the optional medium-suction
blades.
9. In some conditions the high-suction blades may
cause a small windrow when used in conjunction
with the optional vacuum attachments; should this
occur, install medium-suction blades.
10. When transporting the Mow'n Machine on a trailer,
always lower attachment height adjustment lift
mechanism to lowest setting to reduce lift loads,
which could damage the height adjustment sector.
STORAGE
Do not operate power unit with attachment
removed. Attachment is required for power unit
stability.
The parking stand can be used to support the rear of
the mower deck when not attached to the power unit.
1. Raise the mower deck sufficiently to provide the
necessary clearance for rotating the parking stand
into position.
2. Carefully remove the weight transfer chains from
the rear pivot lift arm.
3. Disconnect driveline and mower attachment arm
from power unit.
4. Back power unit away from deck.
Figure 5. Parking Stand
If deck is to be stored for a long period of time, 4-inch
wooden blocks can be used instead of the parking
stand. See Figure 6.
Also see Cleaning Before Extended Storage, page 21.
Figure 6. Storage Position