Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
Checking the Cooling
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the cooling system; refer to
Cooling System (page
Checking the Hydraulic
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the hydraulic system; refer to
Hydraulic Fluid Level (page
Selecting a Blade
Standard Combination Sail
This blade was designed to provide excellent lift and
dispersion in almost any condition. If more or less lift
and discharge velocity is required, consider a different
blade.
Attributes: Excellent lift and dispersion in most
conditions
Angled Sail (Not CE Compliant)
The blade generally performs best in lower heights of
cut—1.9 to 6.4 cm (3/4 to 2-1/2 inches).
Attributes:
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Discharge remains more even at lower heights of
cut.
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Discharge has less tendency to throw left and thus
a cleaner look around bunkers and fairways.
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Lower power requirement at lower heights and
dense turf.
High-Lift Parallel Sail (Not CE
Compliant)
The blade generally performs better in the higher
heights of cut—7 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches).
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Attributes:
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More lift and higher discharge velocity
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Sparse or limp turf is picked up significantly at
higher heights of cut
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Wet or sticky clippings are discharged more
efficiently reducing congestion in the cutting unit.
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Requires more horsepower to run
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Tends to discharge further left and can tend to
windrow at lower heights of cut
WARNING
Using a high-lift blade with the mulching baffle
could cause the blade to break, resulting in
personal injury or death.
Do not use the high-lift blade with the
mulching baffle.
Atomic Blade
This blade was designed to provide excellent leaf
mulching.
Attribute: Excellent leaf mulching
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