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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GRASS DEFLECTOR (Fig. 24)
WARNING
The grass deflector (Fig. 24) is a safety
device that diverts grass and other foreign
objects being discharged downward. WE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE
DEFLECTOR BE IN ITS NORMAL
OPERATING POSITION WHENEVER THE
CUTTING UNIT IS ENGAGED. NEVER
OPERATE CUTTING UNIT WITH THE
DEFLECTOR REMOVED FROM THE
CUTTING UNIT OR IT TIED/BLOCKED IN A
RAISED POSITION. SINCE THE BLADES
COULD THEN THROW DEBRIS A
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE WITH
SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. If the
grass deflector is damaged, repair or
replace the affected part(s).
Note: The deflector is spring loaded into its
downward normal operating position, but
the operator can temporarily swing it out of
the way to facilitate loading in a trailer or
when otherwise necessary.
Figure 24
1. Grass deflector
2. Springs
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OPERATING TIPS
1. MOW WHEN GRASS IS DRY-Mow either in the
late morning to avoid the dew, which causes grass
clumping or in late afternoon to avoid the damage that
can be caused by direct sunlight on the sensitive,
freshly mowed grass.
2. SELECT THE PROPER HEIGHT-OF-CUT
SETTING TO SUIT CONDITIONS - Remove
approximately one inch or no more than 1/3 of the
grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and
dense grass you may have to raise your
height-of-cut setting another notch. When cutting in
1" or 1-1/2" height-of-cut, add a second washer
between rear castor forks and bottom of castor arm
housings to increase blade rake.
3. MOWING IN EXTREME CONDITIONS - Air is
required to cut and recut grass clippings in mower
housing, so do not set height-of-cut too low or totally
surround housing by uncut grass. Always try to have
one side of the mower housing free from uncut grass,
allowing air to be drawn into housing. When making an
initial cut thru center of uncut area, operate machine
slower and back up if mower starts to clog.
4. ALWAYS START MOWING WITH SHARP BLADES
- A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or
shredding the grass blades like a dull blade. Tearing
and shredding causes the grass to turn brown at the
edges which impairs growth and increases
susceptibility to diseases. Make sure blade is in good
condition and a full sail is present.
5. CHECK CONDITION OF DECK - Make sure
cutting chambers are in good condition. Straighten
any bends in chamber components to ensure correct
blade tip/chamber clearance.
CAUTION: This product may exceed noise levels of 85
dB(A) at the operator position. Ear protectors are
recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the
potential of permanent hearing damage.
6. STOPPING - If forward motion has to be stopped
while cutting, a clump of grass clippings may be
deposited on lawn. Follow this procedure for stopping
while cutting:
A. With deck engaged, move onto a previously cut
area.
B. Shift to neutral, move throttle control lever to SLOW
position and rotate ignition key to OFF.
7. AFTER OPERATING - To ensure optimum
performance, clean underside of mower housing,
especially around inserts (kickers) after each use. If
residue is allowed to build up in mower housing and on
inserts, cutting performance will decrease.
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