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TO START
ENGINE
(See Fig. 9)
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run
out of fuel, it wi}l take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine,
•
Depress clutch/brake
pedal and set parking brake.
•
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
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Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED"
position,
•
Move throttle control lever to choke (rxI) position for
cold engine start. For warm engine start, move throttle
control to fast (,,t_) position.
•
Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwiseto"STAR'F'
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 (,f_)
position, waft 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 forbest engine performance.
See
"70 ADJUST CARBURETOR"
in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
MOWING
TIPS
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Tire chains cannot be used when 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
section of this manual.
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The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-
ming.
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Drive so that ctippir_gs 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 turning to the right
so that clippings wilt discharge
away from shrubs,
fences, driveways, etc. After one ortwo 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 Ioad and possibte 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 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 gear to give the mower cutting
performance
as well as the quality of cut desired.
•
When operating attachments,
select a ground speed
that wilt 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 BUILT-UP
GRASS AND
TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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The special mulching blade will recut the grass dip-
pings many times and reduce them in size so that as
they fail onto the lawn they wiiI 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 will provide the best recutting
action of the
blades,
•
Avoid cutting your Iawn 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 afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area
wilt not be exposed to the direct sun.
o
For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that
the mower cuts off only the top one4hird of the grass
blades (See Fig. 12). For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cui and mow slowly.
•
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.
•
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.
F1G. 12
14
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