floodengine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps.
TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
•Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plate.
•Mower can now be used for side
discharge or optional grass catcher can be attached.
•To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place.
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MOWING TIPS
•Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce
ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
•For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
•For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast position.
•For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a
•Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using.
•Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of
•The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippingsmany times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse intothe grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutriantsfor the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recuttingaction of the blades.
•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is weL Wet grass tends to form dumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early aftemcon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun.
•For best results, adjust the lawn mower cuttingheight so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top
If the lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously out path and mow slowly.
•Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the firstcut path.
•Change your cutting pattern from weekto week. Mow north to south one week then
change to east to west the next week. This
willhelp prevent matting and grainingof the lawn.
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