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OPERATING THE MOWER
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OPERATING THE MOWER
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MOWER
1. When using your mower for the first time, choose a
smooth level area and cut in straight and slightly
overlapping strips.
2. The size and type of the area to be mowed will
determine the proper mowing pattern. Take into
account obstructions, such as trees, fences and
buildings. To keep grass clippings off fences,
sidewalks, etc., it is advisable to go over the outside of
the area to be mowed several times in a clockwise
direction. To mow the area remaining, work in a
counterclockwise direction so that the clippings are
dispersed onto the previously cut area.
3. Always keep the left side of the mower toward trees,
posts or other obstacles on the first trip around the
obstacle.
4. Most lawns should be mowed to keep the grass
approximately 50 to 80 mm high. Best results are
obtained by cutting often and not too short. To keep a
green lawn, never mow more than 1/3 of the height of
the grass or a maximum of 25 mm in 1 mowing.
For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at
maximum cutting height for the first mowing, then
reset to the desired height and mow again. Allow the
grass to grow to 80 mm, then cut off only the top inch.
5. For best appearance, grass should be cut in the
afternoon or evening when it is free of moisture.
To avoid serious injury:
A
Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by blades.
A
Keep bystanders and animals away from the
mowing area.
A
Be sure to disengage the PTO and sit on the
operator's seat before starting the engine.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Do not operate mower in the "TOP" position.
B
Cutting Height Control Dial
Raise the mower deck to the top position. Turn the cutting
height control dial to the desired cutting height.
Lower the mower deck, and then the mower deck will be
set to the cutting height.
1. Before adjusting the cutting height, check that all tire
pressures are correct. If necessary, adjust to the
correct tire pressure.
2. To set the cutting height, pull the mower lift lever up to
raise the mower deck to the transport position.
3. Turn the cutting height control dial to adjust the height.
4. Set the anti-scalp rollers' height as shown to keep
clearance between rollers and ground from 6 mm
(0.25 in.) to 13 mm (0.5 in.).
(1) Cutting height control dial
