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OPERATION
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MOWING TIPS
TO START
ENGINE
(See Fig. 7)
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run
out of fuel, it wiil take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
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Depress the clutch!brake
pedal and set the parking
brake.
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Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position_
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Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED"
position.
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Move throttle control lever to "CHOKE" position for
cold engine start, For warm engine start, move throttle
control to "FAST" position_
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Insert keyinto ignition and turn key clockwiseto"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 posi-
tion, wait a few minutes and try again.
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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 for best engine performance.
See
"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR"
in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
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Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing
is attached to unit
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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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Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a
guide. The blade cuts approximately
an inch outside
the nJnner (See Fig. 8).
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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
machine
This wilt result in a more even distnbution of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
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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)
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FIG. 9
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If 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.
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Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass wilt plug
mower and leave undesirable clumps_ Allow grass to
dry before mowing.
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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, se!.ect a ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance
of
the attachment being used.
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