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Figure 25
1. Full-width ramp in stowed
position
2. Side view of full-width
ramp in loading position
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
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4. Ramp is at least 4 times
as long as the height of
the trailer or truck bed to
the ground
5. H= height of the trailer or
truck bed to the ground
6. Trailer
Operating Tips
Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate
the engine at the F
AST
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the
height-of-cut so low as to surround the mower in uncut
grass. Always try to have 1 side of the mower free
from uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into
the mower.
Using the Smart Speed™ Control
System
The Smart Speed™ Control System lever, located
below the operating position, gives you a choice to
drive the machine at 3 speed ranges—high, tow, and
low. You can benefit from the lower speed setting
when maneuvering the machine in tight spaces or
operating around delicate landscapes. You can also
use the low setting to operate the machine at a high
throttle setting and blade speed while still being able
to reduce ground speed to increase the quality of cut.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut the grass slightly longer than normal to ensure
that the cutting height of the mower does not scalp
any uneven ground. However, the cutting height used
in the past is generally the best to use. When cutting
grass longer than 15 cm (6 inches) tall, you may want
to cut the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality
of cut.
Cut a Third of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade.
Cutting more than that is not recommended unless
grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows
more slowly.
Mowing Direction
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass
standing straight. This also helps disperse clippings,
which enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Mow at Correct Intervals
Normally, mow every 4 days. However, grass grows
at different rates at different times. To maintain the
same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow
more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate
slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you
cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a
high cutting height; then mow again 2 days later at a
lower height setting.
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position. Air is required to
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