Mowing Tips - Craftsman 917.38721 Owner's Manual

NOTE: Incoolerweather
it may be o
necessary to repeat priming steps_ In
warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do o
flood engine wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and DO NOT repeat
priming steps,
MOWING TIPS
o Under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing effort
and to keep from overloading the engine °
and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut and raise the rear of the
lawn mower housing one (1) wheel
adjuster setting higher than the front for °
better discharge of grass.
For better grass bagging and most
cutting conditions, the engine speed
should be set in the fast position
For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting
in a counter-clockwise direction, starting
at the outside of the area to be cut,
spreads grass clippings more evenly
and puts less load on the engine. To
keep clippings off of walkways, flower
beds, etc. make the first cuts in a
clockwise direction
Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using,
Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff,
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.
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