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Engage the Wheel Drive
1. With the engine running, move the engine speed control
to FAST.
2. Press the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 9).
3. Move the transmission shift lever (A, Figure 19) into the
first forward speed notch (B).
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4. Release the clutch/brake pedal to begin forward motion.
5. During forward motion, the transmission shift lever can be
placed in any other forward speed without pressing the
clutch/brake pedal.
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Note:
For best cutting results, move the transmission shift lever into
a slow forward speed and the engine speed control to a fast
position. This combination will allow the mower blades to lift
the grass while cutting smoothly and evenly.
Install Discharge Deflector
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with the engine running.
• STOP engine.
• Stop blade.
• Engage parking brake.
• Remove key.
• Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
away from plug.
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1. Loosen (do not remove) the nut (A, Figure 20) and
washer (B) securing the bottom edge of the mulching
cover (C) to the mower deck.
WARNING
The mulching cover must remain on the machine at all
times. Do not remove.
2. Raise the mulching cover. Replace the washer and nut
onto the retaining bolt in the deck, tightening securely.
3. Install the discharge deflector (A, Figure 21) to the mower
deck, making sure that the slots (B) in the deflector fit
over the locking tabs (C) on the mulching cover hinge
bracket.