OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine_
=Depress clutch/brake peda! and set parking brake.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.
oMove throttle control lever to choke (N) position for cold engine start. For warm engine start, move throttle control to fast (._,) position..
°Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to"START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute_ if engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,€_) position, wait a few minutes and try again.
°When engine starts, move throttle control to desired position..
°Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachments..
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual°
MOWING TiPS
•Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor..
°Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance, See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual..
=The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.
•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine,. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
-When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 8 )..
°If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-
pings.. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height
°Do not mow grass when it is wet.. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. A]low grass to dry before mowing.
°Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to
assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material., Regulate ground speed by select- ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as we]l as the quality of cut desired.
°When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.
FIG. 8
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