OPERATION This chapter tells you how to operate the mower safely and effectively. I
MOWING PRECAUTIONS ......................... 28
STARTING THE ENGINE .......................... 28
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING ........ 30
ThrottleLever .................................. 30
Blade Control Lever. ............................ 30
Drive Clutch Lever. ............................. 31
ShiftLever.. .................................. 31
STOPPING THE ENGINE. ......................... 32
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES ....................... 33
Slopes. .... . .................................. 33
Obstacles ..................................... 34
Gravel and Loose Objects. ....................... 34
MOWINGTIPS ................................... 35
WhentoMow .................................. 35
Cutting Height ................................. 35
Cutting Width .................................. 35
BladeSpeed ................................... 36
Blade Sharpness ............................... 36
DryGrass ..................................... 36
WetGrass.. .................................. 36
FallenLeaves .................................. 36
Clogged Mower Deck. ........................... 36
MowingPatterns ............................... 37