Using the Side Discharge
Machines with Side Discharge
Only
The mower has a hinged grass deector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
DANGER
W ithout a grass deector , discharge cover , or
a 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.
• Never remove the grass deector from the
mower deck because the grass deector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately .
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower deck.
• Never try to clear the discharge area
or mower blades unless you move the
blade-control switch (PT O) to the O FF
position, rotate the key switch to the O FF
position, and remove the key from the key
switch.
• Make sure that the grass deector is in the
down position.
Adjusting the Height of Cut
Using the T ransport Lock
The transport lock has 2 positions, and is used with
the deck-lift pedal. There is a L OCK position and
an U NLOCK position for the transport position of the
mower deck ( Figure 30 ).
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Figure 30
T ransport-Lock Positions
1. T ransport lock knob 3. U NLOCK position—The
mower deck does not lock
into the transport position.
2. L OCK position—The
mower deck locks into the
transport position.
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