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OPERATION MOWING TIPS See Figure 10.  Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.  For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. � When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the clippings.  Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent proper mulching of grass clippings.  New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.  Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other accumulated debris. SLOPE OPERATION  Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.  Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.  Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.  Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the switch control lever immediately.  Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance. EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER See Figure 11.  Lift the grass catcher by its handle and lift to remove from mower.  Empty grass clippings.  Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass catcher as described earlier in this manual. SWITCH KEY SWITCH KEY SWITCH CONTROL LEVER LEVER RELEASE KEY HOLE SWITCH CONTROL LEVER Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Page 12 Fig. 11

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MOWING TIPS
See Figure 10.
Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and
other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades
or motor. Such objects co
uld be accidentally thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and others.
For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass.
When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow
for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the
clippings.
Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the
deck and prevent proper mulching of grass clippings.
New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do
not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to mow slopes
greater than 15 degrees.
Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you t
o slip or trip. Tall grass can hide ob-
stacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.,
which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the switch control lever immediately.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER
See Figure 11.
Lift the grass catcher by its handle and lift to remove from
mower.
Empty grass clippings.
Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass catcher
as described earlier in this manual.
OPERATION
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
SWITCH
KEY
SWITCH
KEY
KEY
HOLE
SWITCH
CONTROL
LEVER
SWITCH
CONTROL
LEVER
LEVER
RELEASE