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To avoid serious injury or death from
thrown objects or contact with blades,
NEVER operate mower without
discharge shield or restriction plate
installed.
Keep hands and feet away from
discharge opening.
Before mowing, analyze the area to determine
the best mowing procedure. Consider height,
type of grass and terrain type (rolling, level or
rough).
Proper ground speed for mowing will depend on
the height, type and density of grass to be cut.
Normally, ground speed will range from three to
six miles per hour. Tall dense grass should be
mowed at a low speed, while thin medium
height grass can be cut at a faster ground speed.
Always operate engine at full governed rpm
when mowing. This is necessary to maintain
proper blade speed to produce a clean cut.
Follow local recommendations for the suitable
cutting height in your area. Avoid mowing
grass too short to increase mowing intervals.
This may stress the grass during hot weather
and encourage weed growth during the grow-
ing season.
Mow with uncut grass to the left. This will dis-
tribute the clippings over the cut area.
Discharging clippings over the uncut area will
cause a grass buildup and may prevent uniform
cutting.
Remember that sharp blades produce cleaner
cuts and use less power.
Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice.
Cut grass higher on first pass. Cut the second
time at desired height and 90° to the first pass.
DANGER
BLADES
Fig. 6
UNEVEN TERRAIN
Be careful when operating mower on
uneven ground.
Do not operate on steep slopes.
Operation on a steep slope could cause
loss of control, machine to overturn and
personal injury or death.
n Do not operate on steep slopes. This ma-
chine was not specifically designed to operate
on steep slopes.
n The operator is responsible for safe opera-
tion on slopes. Only the operator can
determine the stability of the mower on a
WARNING
Rev 09-06
MEDIUM LIFT BLADE
CONTOUR BLADE
HIGH LIFT NOTCHED BLADE
Hi-Low mulching blades are recommended with
the discharge restriction plate and front shrouds
installed (down discharge mulching option).
Medium lift blades are recommended when
the optional vacuum attachment is installed.
HI-LOW MULCHING BLADE
Contour blades are designed for operation
with the side discharge shield and may be
used when the optional vacuum attachment
is installed.
High lift notched blades should be used when
the side discharge shield has been installed.
These blades are recommended for mowing
tall and/or lush areas.
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