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Transporting Machines
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead
to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway
without signs, lights, and/or markings required by
local regulations.
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and
marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety
instructions. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
•
Ensure that your vehicle, hitch, safety chains, and trailer
are adequate for the load you are pulling and that they
meet all local traffic regulations for your area.
•
Lock the brake and block the wheels.
•
Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes as required by local traffic
regulations in your area (Figure 38).
1. Front tie-down (left side
shown)
Figure 38
2. Rear tie-downs
Operating Tips
Fast Throttle Setting/Ground Speed
To maintain enough power for the machine and deck while
mowing, operate the engine at the fast throttle position and
adjust your ground speed for conditions. A good rule to
follow is: decrease ground speed as the load on the cutting
blades increases; and increase ground speed as load on the
blades decreases.
Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to avoid making ruts in the turf
over time. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances
decomposition and fertilization.
Cutting Speed
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed in certain
conditions.
Avoid Cutting Too Low
If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the mower
you previously used, raise the cutting height to ensure that
uneven turf is not cut too short.
Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting
to Suit Conditions
Remove approximately 25 mm (1 inch) or no more than 1/3
of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and
dense grass, you may have to slow down the forward speed
and/or raise the height-of-cut to the next higher setting.
Important: If cutting more that 1/3 of the grass blade
off, or in sparse long grass or dry conditions, the use
of flat sail blades is recommended to reduce air-borne
chaff, debris, and deck drive component strain.
Long Grass
If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than
normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the
cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at this
setting. Then cut the grass again using the lower, normal
setting.
Keep the Mower Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower
after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside the mower,
cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory.
To reduce the risk of fire hazard, keep the engine, muffler,
battery compartment, parking brake, cutting units, and fuel
storage compartment free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
Clean up any spilled oil or fuel.
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