Operating the Mower Blade-Control Switch (PTO)
(continued)
2. Engage the blade-control switch.
3. Mow as desired.
4. Disengage the blade-control switch.
Side Discharge
The hinged grass deflector disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly
mounted in place, you and bystanders are exposed to blade contact and thrown
debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
• Do not remove the grass deflector from the machine, because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the grass deflector is ever damaged,
replace it immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower blades unless the power takeoff
(PTO) is off. Rotate the key to the O
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position and remove the key.
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