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5RSection 44.11 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINESTOPPEDTo “free-wheel” or move the mower around without theengine running, rotate the dump valve levers counterclockwise.See Figure 4-4. Disengage the parking brakeand move the mower by hand. When the machine is in thedesired position, engage the parking brake and rotate thelevers clockwise until they stop. The dump valve levers mustbe returned to the DRIVE position and torqued to 10ft/lbsto drive the mower.DUMP VALVECONTROL LEVERS4.5.6.7.8.Keep mower and discharge chute clean.When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice.Raise the mower to the highest setting for the firstpass and then make a second pass to the desiredheight.Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting.Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to tearthe grass. The engine is designed to be operated atfull speed.Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawnappearance. Vary the direction of the stripe eachtime the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns inthe grass.4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHTThe mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-1/2inches to 5-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust thecutting height:STC 2001 DVCFigure 4-4. Dump Valve ControlWARNING4.12 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING1.Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will teargrass, resulting in poor lawn appearance andreduced mowing power.WARNING1.2.DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mowerblades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutterblades and then adjust cutting height.Disengage the power to the cutter blades.Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal allthe way forward using your right foot until it locks inplace. See Figure 4-5.DO NOT operate without Discharge Chute,Mulching Kit, or entire Grass Catcher properlyinstalled.HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTPEDAL21 1/44815432 3/43 1/24 1/4CUTTINGHEIGHT2.3.The discharge chute must not be removed andmust be kept in the lowest position to deflect grassclippings and thrown objects downward. Direct theside discharge away from sidewalks or streets tominimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing closeto obstacles, direct the discharge away from theobstacles to reduce the chance of property damageby thrown objects.Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cutgrass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grassfor best appearance). Mow frequently.Figure 4-5. Adjusting Cutting HeightLANYARDPINSTC 2006 ACH17