TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)
When starting engine for'the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine..
•Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake._ o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position..
•Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.
oMove throttle control lever to choke ( t",l ) position for cold engine start_ For warm engine start, move throttle control to fast (,_) position_
oInsert key into ignitionand turn keyctockwise to"START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute.. If engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,_) position, wait a few minutes and try again..
°When engine starts, move throttle control to desired position,
°Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachments,,
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 Adjust- ments section of this manual..
MOWING TiPS
Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor'.
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°The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.
•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 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 (See Fig° 11 )o
•tf grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. 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 dis- charge of materiat_ Regulate ground speed by select- ing a tow enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as weil as the quality of cut desired.
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°When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.
FIG. 11
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF
The special mulching blade will recur the grass clip-
pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they wil! disperse into the grass and not be noticed.. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed
as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades..
=Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun.
°For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top
°Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re- quire that an area be mulched a second time to com- pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.
°Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week° This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.
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FIG, 12
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