If optional transport wheels are not going to be
installed, proceed to step 4.
1. Push kick stand down with foot and pull up on
handle support until kick stand has rotated forward,
over center.
2. Install the transport wheels.
3. To release kickstand, pull up on handle and lower
rear of mower onto transport wheels.
4. Ensure traction and reel drive controls are in
Disengage position and start engine.
5. Set throttle control to Slow, tip front of machine up
gradually engage traction drive and slowly increase
engine speed.
6. Adjust throttle to operate mower at desired ground
speed and transport mower to desired destination.
Preparing to Mow
1. Return traction control lever to Disengage, throttle
to Slow and stop engine.
2. Push kick stand down with foot and pull up on
handle support until kick stand has rotated forward,
over center.
3. Remove transport wheels.
4. Release kickstand.
Mowing Operation
Proper use of the machine provides the smoothest turf
cutting available.
Important:
Grass clippings act as a lubricant
when mowing. Excessive operation of the cutting
unit with the absence of grass clippings can
damage the cutting unit.
Prior to Mowing
Be sure the mower is carefully adjusted and is set evenly
on both sides of the reel. Improper mower adjustment
is magnified in the appearance of the clipped turf.
Remove all foreign objects from turf prior to mowing.
Make sure everyone, especially children and pets, are
clear of the work area.
Method of Mowing
The greens should be mowed in a straight back and
forth direction across the green. Avoid circular mowing
or turning the mower on greens areas since scuffing may
occur. Turning the mower should be done off the green
by raising the cutting reel (pushing the handle down)
and turning on the traction drum. Mowing should be
done at a normal walking pace. Fast speeds saves very
little time and will result in an inferior mowing job.
To assist in maintaining a straight line across the green
and to keep the machine an equal distance from the
edge of the previous cut, use the alignment stripes on
the basket (Figure 22).
Figure 22
1.
Alignment stripes
Control Operation
To operate the controls while mowing:
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced speed,
push down on handle to raise cutting unit, move
traction lever to Engaged position and transport
mower onto collar of green (Figure 23).
2. Move traction lever to Disengaged position and
Engage reel drive lever (Figure 23).
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