OPERATION This chapter tells you how to operate the mower safely and effectively.
MOWING PRECAUTIONS ......................... 26
STARTING THE ENGINE .......................... 26
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING ........ 28
ThrottleLever .................................. 28
Flywheel Brake Lever ........................... 28
Drive Clutch Lever (SDA). ........................ 29
Shift Lever
(SDA)
............................... 29
STOPPING THE ENGINE. ......................... 30
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES. ...................... 31
Slopes ....................................... 31
Obstacles ..................................... 32
Gravel and Loose Objects. ....................... 32
MOWING TIPS ................................... 33
WhentoMow .................................. 33
Cutting Height ................................. 33
Cutting Width .............. _ ................... 33
Blade Speed ................................... 34
Blade Sharpness ............................... 34
DryGrass ..................................... 34
Wet Grass .................................... 34
FallenLeaves .................................. 34
Clogged Mower Deck. ........................... 34
Mowing Patterns ............................... 35
Mulching .................................... 35
Bagging.. .................................. 35
Side-Discharge Mowing. ....................... 35
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