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SECTION III
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
referenced in Section IV.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety
Operation And Tips On Mowing
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
control levers of the mower.
NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
will increase horsepower requirements.
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
D. While seated in the operator’s seat, rotate the
from the mower. Continue to rotate the handle until it
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
and PTO assembly, then, engage the parking brake and
turn the mower off. Check upper and lower hoses for any
clogs.
the grass blade length at any given time.)
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
engagement handle of the collection system away
assembly engaged, you can proceed to operate the
speed of up to approximately 4 mph, but thick, heavy
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
if grass is extra tall.
stops in an over center position. With the PTO
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system, the tips listed below should be
followed:
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
E. Push the dump handle, on the left of the operator,
downward. The container will release its contents.
away, move the handle upward. The container door
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, rotate the
Unloading The Collection System
parking brake.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Disengage the blower.
D. Verify that the dump area is clear.
container is ready to move back into its normal
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly
will swing upward and the container will rotate
away from the unit. While holding the handle pushed
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower, engage the
F. Once the contents of the container have fallen out, the
NOTE: Do not allow collection system to become over-
filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the screen as
needed.
operating position. Pull the handle downward until
positive latching is achieved.
MAINTENANCE
engagement handle towards the mower.
WARNING: The PTO assembly blades will continue to
spin. DO NOT TOUCH the PTO assembly, pulleys, or
the belt until the tractor is turned off. DO NOT adjust the
belt tension until the mower is turned off. Refer to the
Belt Installation section of the manual.
SECTION IV
Maintenance Checklist
Before each use:
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
wrapped around them.
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
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