To Operate the Machine
Move the bypass levers inward and push them back
in the horizontal slot (Figure 24) to engage the wheel
motors.
Grass Deflector
The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade contact
and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
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Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
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Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
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Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the blade control switch
to Off and rotate the ignition key to Off. Also
remove the key and pull the wire off the spark
plug(s).
Operating Tips
Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the Fast position. Air is required to
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the
mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be
drawn into the mower.
Using the Smart Speed
™
Control
System
The Smart Speed™ Control System lever, located
below the operating position, gives the operator a
choice to drive the machine at two speed ranges, high
and low. An operator can benefit from the lower speed
setting when maneuvering the machine in tight spaces
or operating around delicate landscapes. The low
setting can also be used to operate the machine at a
high throttle setting and blade speed while still being
able to reduce ground speed to increase quality of cut.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the
cutting height of the mower does not scalp any uneven
ground. However, the cutting height used in the past is
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