OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)
When starting engine for the first time or'if engine has run
out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fue! from the tank to the engine.
•Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,
•Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position°
•Move throttle control lever to choke (t".]) positionfor cold engine start. Forwarm engine start, move throttle control to fast ('_e)position.,
•Insert key intoignition and turn keyclockwise 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 ('_i_) 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.
°Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See'q'OLEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
•The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- rning
•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 turntng to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. Afterone or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig° 11 )_
•If 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 heighL
-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 material. Regulate ground speed by select- ing a low enough
•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
TRASH_ CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
•The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will 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 wilt provide the best recutting action of the blades.,
°Avoid cutting your lawn when it isweL 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.
oChange your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one weekthen change to east to west the
next week_ This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawno
MAX 1/3
FIG. 12
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