WARNING:Experienceindicatesthatalcohol
blendedfuels(calledgasoholorusingethanol
ormethanol)canattractmoisturewhichleads to separationandformationofacidsduring storage,Acidicgascandamagethefuel systemofanenginewhileinstorage_Toavoid engineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe emptiedbeforestorageof30 daysorlonger. Drainthefueltank,starttheengineandletit rununtilfuellinesandcarburetorareempty..
Usefreshfuelnextseason_SeeStorage Instructionsforadditionalinfonnation.Never
useengine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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TO START ENGINE
o To start a cold engine, push primer five
(5)times before trying to start. Use a firm push° This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes.
°Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back..
,,"To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming step& In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps.
MOWING TIPS
,Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to
keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
•For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly..
oFor side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a
clippings more even!y and puts less load on the engine. fo keep clippings off of
walt{ways, flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clocl_ise direction.
. Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and
catchers will collect less grass,. To prevent [his, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using_
oKeep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will
help engine air flow and extend engine life.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of buibup grass and trash. Clean underside of mower housing after each use. See "CLEANING" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual,
°The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings 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 nutnents for
the lawn.. AfwaYs mulch with your_highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades,.
o 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 aftemoon,. 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 lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one4hird of the grass blades, if the lawn is overgrown it wil! be necessary to raise the height Of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your Width of cut, mow slowly and raise the rear of the lawn mower one wheel adjuster setting higher than the front
o Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely 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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