See Storage Instructionsfor additional information. Neveruse engine or carbure- tor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or per-
nent damage may occur. CAUTION; Fill to bottomof gas tank
filler neck. Do notoverfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an openflame.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine°
,Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch!brake pedal and set
parking brake.
•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) posi- tion.
•Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
o Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.
°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 the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try
again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND ABOVE)
o When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.
o The attachments and ground drive can now be used° If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F AND BELOW)
o When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke
position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm- up period from several seconds to sev- eral minutes, depending on the temper- atureo
• The attachments can also be used dur- ing the engine
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 Adjustments section of this manual.
MOWING T_PS
o 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.
o The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.
•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 distribu-
tion of clippings and more uniform cut-
ting.
o When mowing large areas, start by turn- ing to the right so that clippings will dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, drive- ways, etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished
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•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi- ble fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.
o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde- sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
o Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se- lecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired°
o When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at- tachment being used.
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