Tow
This is the medium speed. The suggested uses for this speed
are as follows:
• Bagging
• Mulching
Mow
This is the fastest speed. The suggested uses for this speed
are as follows:
• Normal mowing
• Transporting the machine
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to
NEUTRAL and outward to the PARK position, disengage the
blade-control switch, ensure that the throttle is in the FAST
position, and turn the key to OFF. Remove the key from the
switch.
WARNING
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and move the
motion-control levers outward to the PARK position
when leaving the machine unattended, even if just
for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Height of Cut
Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut
position at 115 mm (4-1/2 inches) as shown in Figure 25.
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Figure 25
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height of cut, adjust the height
of the anti-scalp rollers.
Note: Adjust the anti-scalp rollers so that the rollers do not
touch the ground in normal, at mowing areas.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the PARK position, and
engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers as shown in Figure 26 to
match the closest height-of-cut position.
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