5 OPERATION
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5.6
TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT____________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual
when driving or transporting mower. When operating in
reverse look behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
Important:
If this mower is driven on public roads, it must
comply with federal, state and local ordinances. Contact
local authorities for regulations and equipment
requirements.
To raise mowers to their transport position:
Set PTO switch to OFF. Pull mower lever back. Hold lever
until mowers are up and lift arms are in their fully raised
(transport) position.
Important:
The mow switch should be OFF while
transporting mower.
5.7 MOWING _________________________________________________________________
To mow:
1.
Set PTO switch to its ON (Up) position. This also sets
the mower lever to automatic mode.
[See 4.3]
.
2.
Press mower lever forward momentarily to lower
mowers. Mowers will begin turning automatically when
cutting units have lowered.
3.
To lift mowers, pull mower lever back and release.
Mowers will stop turning and raise to their crosscut
position. To lift mowers to their transport position
continue to hold lever until mowers are completely
raised.
4.
Activate traction control
(S)
as required to improve
weight distribution between decks and mower.
[See
4.3]
.
Always mow with the engine at full throttle.
To install mulching plate
:
An optional mulching plate can be used instead of the rear
discharge chute. Do not operate mower without rear
discharge chute or mulching plate installed.
1.
Place PTO switch in OFF (down) position, lower mowers
to the ground, engage parking brake and stop engine.
2.
Remove three nuts securing discharge chute to mower
housing.
3.
Remove discharge chute and assemble mulching plate.
Secure with three nuts removed previously. Store the
discharge chute in a safe location for future use.
5.8
MOWING SPEED __________________________________________________________
Cutting quality is better at speeds well below the transport
speed of the mower. An initial mow speed of 6 to 7 MPH (10
to 11 kph) is set at the factory and should be satisfactory for
most cutting conditions. Local turf conditions, however, may
respond better to a different speed. If an adjustment is
needed, refer to the
Parts and Maintenance
manual.
WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are
moving.
NEVER
use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades
can be sharp and could cause injuries.
DO NOT
operate mowers without rear discharge
chutes or mulching plate installed.
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