OPERATION

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5)

When startingthe engine forthe first timeor ifthe engine has
runout of fuel, itwill take extracranking timeto move fuel
from the tank to the engine.
•Sit on seat in operating position,depress clutch/brake
pedal andset parking brake.
Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
• " "Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.
Move throttle control to choke position.
NOTE: Before startirlg, :" " "
read the warm and cold starting
procedures below.
• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to
"START" position and release key as soon as engine
starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than
fifteen seconds per minute. Ifthe engine does notstart
after several attempts, move throttle control to fast
position, wait afew minutes andtry again. If engine still
does not start, move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)
When engine starts, move the throttle control tothe fast
position.
• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If
the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine
and allow it towarm up for one minute using the choke
as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)
• When engine starts, allow engine to runwith the throttle
control in the choke position until the engine runs
roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This
may require an engine warm-up period from several
seconds to several minutes, depending on the tempera-
ture.
• The attachments can also be used during the engine
warm-up period.
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 Adjustments
section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be usedwhen the mower housing is
attached to tractor.
Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing
performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in
the Service and Adjustments sectior_of 1hismanual.
• The left hand side of mower should beused for trimming.
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 ina more even distribution of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
When mowing largeareas, start byturning tothe 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. 7 ).
• If grass is extremely tall, itshould 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 atfull throttle when mowing
to assure better mowing performance and proper dis-
chargeof material. Regulateground speed byselecting
a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor-
mance as well as the quality of cut desired.
• When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suitthe terrain and give best performance ofthe
attachment being used.

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