MOWING
Dry Grass
If the ground is too dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust. Besides
being unpleasant to work in, too much dust will clog the
carburetor air filter.
If dust is a problem, water your lawn the day before mowing.
Mow when the grass is dry to your touch, but the soil is still moist.
Wet Grass
Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose your footing. Also,
wet grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in
clumps on the lawn. Always wait for wet grass to dry before
mowing.
Fallen Leaves
If you want to mulch fallen leaves into your lawn, don’t let the leaf
cover get too deep before you begin. For best results, start
mulching while grass still shows through the leaf cover.
If the Mower Deck Clogs
Before clearing a clogged mower deck, stop the engine, move
the throttle lever to the FUEL OFF position and disconnect the
spark plug cap. Tilt the mower so the carburetor side is up.
Clear a clogged deck with a stick, not your hands.
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