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OPERATUO
TO START
ENGINE
(See Fig. 7)
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has
run out of fue!, it will take extra cranking time to move
fuel from the tank to the engine°
o
Depress the clutch/brake
pedal and set the parking
brake°
•
Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL"
position.
o
Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED"
position.
o
Move throttle control lever to "CHOKE" position for
cold engine start.
For warm engine start, move
throttle control to "FAST" position.
•
Turn ignition 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.
If engine does not start after several
attempts,
move throttle control to "FAST" position,
wait 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 attachment
clutch.
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
MOWnNG TBPS
o
Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous-
ing is attached to unit°
,
Mower should be _roperly leveled for best mowing
performance. See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
m the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual
•
Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as
a guide.
The blade cuts approximately
an inch
outside the runner (See Fig° 8)..
•
The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-
ming..
o
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 in a more even distri-
bution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
o
When mowing large areas, start by turning to the
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. 9),
FIG. 9
•
If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice
to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried
clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second
to the desired height.
°
Do not mow grass when it is weL
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
discharge of material.
Regulate ground speed
by
selecting
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°
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