•Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
•If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following:
–Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
–Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
–Raise the cutting height on your mower.
–Cut the grass more frequently.
–Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass.
–Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels. For example, set
the front wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the rear wheels at
Cutting Leaves
•After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves.
•If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height.
•Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
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After the rst 5 operating | • | Change the engine oil. | |
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| • | Check the engine oil level. | |
Before each use or daily | • | Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control | |
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| • | Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower. | |
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Every 25 hours | • | Replace the air lter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. | |
• | Charge the battery for 24 hours (model 20067 only). | ||
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Before storage | • | Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage. | |
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| • | Change the engine oil. | |
| • | Lubricate the wheel gears. | |
Yearly | • | Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly). | |
| • | Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance | |
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Important: Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for additional maintenance procedures.
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