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Operation
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Engine Speed. Engine speed should normally be
operated at 2/3 to full throttle when mowing.
When grass is wet or over 3 inches (76 mm) high,
engine should be run at full speed for best results.
Transmission Gear Selection. Second gear
should only be used in smooth level lawns with
moderate to light grass crop. It is necessary to de¬
press clutch pedal and stop tractor before shifting.
Always select a forward speed that is slow enough
to assure that you can properly and safely control
the
tractor
over
the
ground conditions
en¬
countered. On rough or hilly terrain, or when the
grass crop is heavy, use first gear.
Mowing Pattern and Tips. For the first use of
the mower choose a smooth level area. Cut long
straight strips overlapping slightly.
The size and type of area to be mowed determine
the best mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such
as trees, fences, and buildings must also be consi¬
dered. In most cases, making one or two passes in a
clockwise direction around the outside of the area
to be mowed is advisable to keep cut grass off
fences, walks, etc. The remainder of the mowing
should normally be done in a counterclockwise di¬
rection so the clippings are dispersed on the cut
area.
Always keep the left side of the mower toward
trees, posts, or other obstacles on the first pass
around the obstacles to keep hand trimming to a
minimum.
On moderate size, frequently mowed lawns where
grass is light and dry, it is sometimes practical to
mow in a clockwise direction so that clippings are
thrown toward the center of the lawn and concen¬
trated for easy pickup and removal.
Most lawns should be mowed to keep the grass
approximately two or three inches high. Best re¬
sults 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 one inch 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 three
inches, then cut off only the top inch.
On thick or springy grass or soft ground, the
mower rollers may sink into the ground giving too
low a cut. Adjust the cutting height to get the de¬
sired height of cut.
For best appearance, grass should be cut in the
afternoon or early evening (in daylight) when it is
free of moisture.
Where possible, change patterns occasionally to
eliminate matting, graining and a corrugated
appearance.
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