Introduction
Safety Signs
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Operating
Operating Cutting Units
Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
Cutting Taller Grass (Front Rollers Are Optional)
Dismounting To Inspect Or Unplug Reels
Replacement Parts
Service Machine Safely
Service Interval Chart
Service Lubrication
Service Engine
Service Transmission
Service Cutting Units
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Operating - Cutting Units
Check Ground Conditions
ˇ Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people out of mowing area.
ˇ Study mowing area. Set up safe mowing pattern. Do not mow under conditions where traction or stability is doubtful.
ˇ First, test drive area with CUTTING UNITS OFF but lowered. Slow down when you travel over rough ground.
Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
Before you dismount to unplug or adjust cutting units:
ˇ DISENGAGE reel drive by moving PTO switch to OFF position.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from cutting units when engine is running.
DISENGAGE reel drive by turning PTO switch to OFF position when you are not mowing.
Cutting Taller Grass (Front Rollers Are Optional)
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When mowing tall grass in rough terrain, it is recommended to leave the front rollers on to protect the reels from striking any unseen objects. |
When cutting grass taller than approximately 38 mm (1-1/2 in.), the front roller tends to knock down grass affecting the quality of cut. In these conditions, it may be necessary to operate with cutting units in fixed position without a roller.
NOTE: The fixed position is recommended for smooth areas only, such as athletic fields, level parks, etc.
2. Remove scraper, if equipped.
3. Install 1/2 x 1 in. cap screw, and nut, from bag of hardware supplied with machine, to fixed position (B) on both sides of all three cutting units.
Cutting Shorter Grass
When cutting grass under approximately 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) Place the cutting unit in the floating position.
2. Install scraper, if equipped. (See instruction sheet provided for scraper kit).
3. Remove 1/2 x 1 in. capscrew and nut from fixed position (B).
NOTE: Cutting grass under 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) in dry conditions a grooved roller may be desirable.
In wet/muddy conditions or in new growth areas a smooth roller may be the choice.
Grass Deflector
The cutting units come with a grass deflector mounted on the rear of the cutting units.
NOTE: For ease of changing, the bent end of rod (A) should be located opposite the motor end of the cutting units.
With the deflector (B) down as shown the grass will be deflected towards the front of the cutting units.
Remove pull pin (C) and rod (A) and move deflector (B) up, to position shown for rear discharge of grass clippings.
Replace rod (A) and pull pin (C).
Engaging Reel Drive
1. Pull PTO switch (A) up to on position.
2. Move throttle all the way forward to FAST (r) position.
3. Slowly push pedal (B) down to begin forward mowing
4. Push Lift/ Mow lever (C) forward to lower cutting units and start reel rotation.
5. Pull Lift/Mow lever (C) back to raise cutting units and stop reel rotation. Hold in this position until the rear cutting unit is fully raised.
6. Remove foot from pedal (B) to stop forward travel.
Dismounting To Inspect Or Unplug Reels
NOTE: If engine and cutting units are running, engine and cutting units will stop when operator lifts off seat, if the park brake is not set.
3. Push the PTO switch down to the OFF position.