Mower Operation - FGM STM60-318 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

MOWER OPERATION

IMPORTANT: Lack of operating knowledge can lead to accidents. Learn all Tractor and Mower controls and
how they work.
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MOWER
1. When using your Mower for the first time, choose a smooth level area and cut in straight and slightly
overlapping strips.
2. The size and type of the area to be mowed will determine the proper mowing pattern. Take into account
obstructions, such as trees, fences and buildings. To keep grass cuttings off fences, sidewalks, etc., it is
advisable to go around the outside of the area to be mowed several times in a clockwise direction. To mow
the area remaining, work in a counterclockwise direction so the cuttings are dispersed onto the previously
cut area.
3. Always keep the left side "Trimming side" of the Mower toward trees, posts or other obstacles on the first
trip around the obstacle.
4. Most lawns should be mowed to keep the grass approximately 50 – 75 mm high. Best results are obtained
by cutting often and not too short. To keep a green lawn, never mow more than one third off the height of
the grass or a maximum of 25 mm in one mowing. For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at
maximum for the first mowing, then reset to the desired height and mow again. Allow the grass to grow to
75 mm, then cut off only the top.
5. On thick or springy or soft ground, the Mower wheels may sink into the ground giving too low a cut.
Readjust the cutting height to obtain the desired height of cut.
6. For best appearance, grass should be cut only when it is free of moisture.
Adjusting procedure
Check and adjust the mower in the following procedure before starting its operation for smooth cutting
operation.
1) Stop the tractor on a flat space and apply the parking brakes.
DANGER: To avoid personal injury:
● Do not operate the Mower
without discharge flap.
WARNING: Some illustrations in the
manual show the Mower with safety
view. The Mower should never be
operated with any safety shielding
removed.
WARNING: Before
adjustment, be sure to stop the
engine and make sure that the
cutting blade has stopped rotating.
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