Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move
to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.7.
IMPORTANT: Move rear height adjustment latch for rear
wheel adjustment to correspond with raising or lowering
the front wheels to maintain the level of the deck.
FIGURE 2.7
2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The
highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest
cutting position is Notch 1. See Figure 2.8.
FIGURE 2.8
2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION
NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of
1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass
is dry.
1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 6).
2. Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit)
position.
3. Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting.
4. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower
each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front
wheel latches to improve recycling performance.
WARNING
DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or guard
in place. Grass Catcher components are subject to
deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently and
replace worn or damaged components immediately.
2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER
Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange
of adapter. Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle
cross bar. See Figure 2.9.
FIGURE 2.9
AND CLEVIS PIN
LOWEST CUTTING
HEIGHT
WHEEL
MODEL
WHEEL
MODEL
LATCH
1 LOWEST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
6 HIGHEST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
2
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
