24 OPERATING THE MOWER
OPERATING
THE
MOWER
MAKING
THE
MOST
OF
YOUR
MOWER
1.
When using your mower for the first time, choose a
smooth
level area and cut
in
straight and slightly
overlapping
strips.
2. The size and type
of
the area to be mowed will
determine the proper mowing pattern. Take into
account obstructions, such as trees, fences and
buildings. To keep grass clippings off fences,
sidewalks, etc., it is advisable to go over the outside
of
the area to be mowed several times
in
a clockwise
direction. To mow the area remaining, work
in
a
counterclockwise direction so that the
clippings are
dispersed onto the
previously cut area.
3. Always keep the left side
of
the mower toward trees,
posts or other
obstacles on the first trip around the
obstacle.
4.
Most lawns should be mowed to keep the grass
approximately 50 to 80 mm
(2
to 3 in.) high. Best
results are obtained by cutting often and not too short.
To keep a green
lawn, never mow more than one third
of
the height
of
the grass or a maximum
of
25 mm
(1
in.)
in
one mowing.
For
extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at
maximum cutting height for the first mowing, then
reset to the desired height and mow again.
Allow the
grass to grow to 80 mm (3 in.), then cut off
only the top
inch.
5. For best appearance, grass should be cut
in
the
afternoon or evening when it
is
free
of
moisture.
A
CAUTION
To
avoid
personal
injury:
• Clear the
work
area
of
objects
which
might
be
picked
up
and
thrown
by
blades.
•
Keep
bystanders
and animals away
from
the
mowing
area.
• Be
sure
to
disengage the PTO and
sit
on
the
operator's seat before
starting
the engine.
ADJUSTING
CUTTING
HEIGHT
A
DANGER
To avoid
serious
injury
or
death:
• Do
not
operate
mower
in the
transport
position.
.Cutting
Height Control Dial
Raise the mower deck to the top position. Turn the cutting
height
control dial to the desired cutting height.
Lower the mower deck, and then the mower deck will be
set to the cutting height.
(1)
Cutting height control dial
1.
Before adjusting the cutting height, check that all tire
pressures are correct.
If necessary, adjust to the
correct tire pressure.
2. To set the cutting height, pull the hydraulic lift lever
backward to raise mower deck to the top position.
3. Turn the cutting height control dial to adjust the height.
4. Set the anti-scalp rollers' height as shown to keep
clearance between rollers and ground more than 6
mm
(0.2 in.).
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