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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).
Figure 38
1. Front tie-down (left side
shown)
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 1 inch (25 mm) 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.
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