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.
1.Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
2.Place gear shift lever in neutral posi- tion.
3.Move attachment clutch to disengaged position.
4.Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.
5.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/10 ° C and above)
6.When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.
•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/10 ° C and below)
7.When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, immedi- ately move the throttle control to the
fast position. Engine
minutes (the colder the temperature,
the longer the
• 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 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 trimming.
•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. 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.
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•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings.
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. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough speed to give
the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.
•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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