Use and Care Manual

7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the

operator’s seat.

8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.

9. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the spark plug wire

(s) (for gasoline engines) before servicing the machine.

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Switching to Open and Closed Modes

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating belts and blades are

dangerous.

1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

2. Disengage mower blades.

3. Lock the park brake.

4. Wait for all moving mower deck parts to stop before you leave the

operator platform.

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Picture Note: 48 in. MulchControl™ handle shown, other applications similar.

5. Rotate lever clockwise (A) to close or counterclockwise (B) to open.

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Unplugging Mower

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug

attachment with machine running.

Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut off the engine and

remove the key before getting off the seat to inspect the

machine and attachment

Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure that all

machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top or

removing chutes.

1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before you

leave the operator platform to inspect machine.

2. Check under mower deck and discharge chute for debris.

3. Clear all debris before using mower.

4. If plugging is occurring switch to open mode to allow some grass to

discharge.

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Preparing

Removing Mower

(See Removing Mower section in Vehicle/Mower Deck OM)

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Remove Shields, European Models Only (ZTrak™)

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Picture Note: 42 in. Accel Deep™ deck shown.

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Picture Note: 48 in. Accel Deep™ deck shown.

1. Remove self-tapping screw (A) and cover plate (B).

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Operating