OPERATION
HOW
TO EMPTY
THE
GRASS
BAG
1.
Move the attachment
clutch lever to the DISENGAGE
posi-
tion (see Figure
13).
2.
Move the shift lever to the neutral
(N) position.
3.
Engage
the parking
brake
(see Figure
14).
4.
While
sitting
in the seat, hold the handle
with your
right
hand.
Pull the handle
forward
to dump
the grass
bag (see
Figure
16).
Grass Bag
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HOW
TO CHANGE
THE
MODE
OF CUT
To change
from
bagging
grass
to mulching
or to side discharge
operation,
all of the components
of the grass bagger
do not have to
be removed.
1.
Remove
the connecting
tube.
See "How To Remove
The
Connecting
Tube"
in the Maintenance
Section.
2.
Remove
the wingnuts
that secure
the extension
tube
to
the mower
housing.
Remove
the extension
tube
(see
Figure
17).
3.
Attach
either the side discharge
attachment
or lower the
mulch
cover
and secure
with the two wingnuts.
Wingnut
Extension
Mower Housing
Tube
Figure 17
MOWING
AND BAGGING
TIPS
1.
For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of the mow-
er housing. See "How To Level The Mower Housing" in the
Maintenance section.
2.
3.
4.
For the mower
housing
to cut level, make sure the tires have
the correct
amount
of air pressure.
Every time you use the unit, check
the blade.
If the blade is
bent or damaged,
immediately
replace
the blade.
Also,
make
sure the nut for the blade is tight.
Keep the blade(s)
sharpened.
Worn
blades
will cause the
ends of the grass to turn brown.
6.
7.
8.
If the grass
is very high, cut two times to decrease
the load
on the engine.
First cut with the mower
housing
in the high-
est position
and then
lower the mower
housing
for the sec-
ond cut.
Operate
the engine
with the throttle
in FAST position
and the
shift lever in first or second
gear.
For better cutting
performance
and a quality
cut, mow at
slower
speeds.
After each use, clean the bottom
and top of the mower
hous-
ing for better performance.
Also,
a clean mower
housing
will
help prevent
a fire.
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