STOP MOWING
•Bring vehicle to a full stop.
•Disengage clutch lever by moving lever to center position.
•Turn key switch to “OFF” position.
TRANSPORTING MOWER
•Never transport unit with engine running.
•If transporting unattached from tow vehicle, remove spark plug wire and place it where contact with the spark plug cannot be made.
SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES
•Operate mower engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and maximum material discharge.
•Allow wet grass to dry. Clumps of wet grass will collect under the mowing deck.
•Mowing should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe mowing conditions permit. This speed should not exceed 5 MPH.
•The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2.5” during the cool season and to over 3” during the hot months.
•For a healthier lawn and better aesthetics, your lawn should be mowed often and after moderate growth.
•When cutting high or dense grass areas go slowly. Some areas may need to be cut twice. The second cut should be at 90 degrees to the first, if possible.
•Never remove more than 1/3 of the grass length at any one time
GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING
•The mower does not cut level.
oLevel deck, making sure height adjustments are equal.
oCheck air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal (about
oCheck blade attachment.
•The engine will not start.
oDisengage blades, turn toggle switch to “OFF” position, check all electrical connections, and inspect spark plug and wire.
•Engine runs poorly.
oSee engine manual.
oCheck throttle adjuster.
oReplace fuel, clean fuel filter and fuel line.
IF PROBLEMS PERSIST HAVE A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SERVICE THE
MOWER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT THAT YOU ARE
NOT SURE IS CORRECT. DOING SO CAN CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS.
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