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OPERAT!ON
TO START ENGINE
(See Fig. 8)
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine
has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move
fuel from the tank to the engine.
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Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set parking brake,
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Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
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Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED"
position_
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Move throttle control to fast (.f_) position
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Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt,
For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may
not be needed.
Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting
procedures below.
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Insert keyinto ignition and turnkeyclockwise to"START"
position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter Con!inuously for more than fifteen sec-
onds per minute.
If the engine doits not start after
severat attempts, push choke control in, wait a few
minutes and try again
If engine still does not start, pull
the choke control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)
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When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until
the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts
to rl-n roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a
row seconds and then continue to push the control in
slowly.
,
The attachments and ground drive can now be used.: If
the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine
and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke
as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below)
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When engine starts, slowly push choke coa_rol in until
the engine begins to run smoothly_ Continue topush
the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to
accept small changes in speed and load, until the
choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run
roughly, pull the choke control out slight}y for a few
seconds and then continue to push the ccntrot in
slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period
from several seconds to several m{,_utes, depending
on the temperature_
°
The attachments can be used during the engine warm-
up period and may require the choke control be pulled
out slightly.
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.
in the opposite direction making left hand turns until
finished (See Fig. 10 )
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tf grass is extremely tall, it should 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 wt_en it is wet. Wet grass will plug
mower and leave undesirable clumps_ Allow grass to
dr,/before mowing
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Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to
assure better mowing performance
and oroper dis-
charge of material, Regulate ground specs 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 will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used.
MOWING TIPS
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Tile 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 clippings are discharged onto the area
that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the
tractor.
This wilt result in a more even distribution of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
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When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right
so that clippings wilt discharge away from shrubs,
fences, driveways, etc After one or two rounds, mow
FIG. 10
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 clip-
pings many times and reduce then] in size so that as
they fall onto the lawn they wilt disperse into the grass
and not be noticed.
Also, the mulched
grass will
blodegrade qulck_y to provrde nutrrents for the la n.
Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed
as this will provide the best recutting
action of the
blades_
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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 afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area
will not be exposed to the direct sun.
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For best results, adjust the mowercutting
height so that
the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass
blades (See Fig, 11) For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut 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 lawno
MAX 1/3
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FIGo 11
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