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OPERATION
TO START
ENGINE
(See Fig. 8)
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine
has run out of fuel, it willtake extra crankingtime to move
fuel from the tank to the engine.
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Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set parking brake.
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Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.
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Move throttle control to fast position
Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt.
For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may
not be needed.
Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting
procedures below.
Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to =START"
position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec-
onds per minute.
If the engine does not start after
several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few
minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull
the choke control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)
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When engine starts, slowlypushchoke controlin until
the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts
to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a
few seconds and then continue to push the control in
slowly.
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The attachments and grounddrive can now be used. If
the enginedoes not accept the load, restart the engine
and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke
as described above.
COLD WE.ATHER STARTING (50° F and below)
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When engine starts, slowly push choke controlin until
the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push
the choke controlin small steps allowingthe engineto
accept small changes in speed and load, until the
choke control is fully in, If the engine starts to run
roughly, pull the choke control out slightlyfor a few
seconds and then continue to push the control in
slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period
from several seconds to severa/minutes, depending
on the temperature.
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The attachments can be used dudng the engine warm-
up period and may require the choke control be pulled
out slightly.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetorfuel mixture may
need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO
ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments
sectionof this manual.
MOWING
TIPS
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Tire chainscannot be used when the mowerhousingis
attached to tractor.
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Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing
performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in
the Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manual.
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The left hand side of mower should be used for tdm-
ming.
Drive so that clippingsare discharged onto the area
that has been cut. Have the cut area to the rightofthe
tractor. This will result in a more even distributionof
clippingsand more uniformcutting.
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. 10 ).
If grass is extremely tall, it,should be mowed twice to
reduce load and possible Tire hazard from dded clip-
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the
desired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet. 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 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, select a greund speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used.
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FIG. 10
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT:
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE,
KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND
TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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The special mulching blade wilt recut the grass clip-
pings many times and reduce them in size so that as
they fall onto the lawn they willdisperse intothe grass
and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will
biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrientsfor the lawn.
Always mulchwith your highestengine (blade) speed
as this will provide the best recuttingaction of the
blades.
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Avoidcuttingyourlawn when it iswet. Wet grasstends
toform clumpsand interfereswiththe mulchingaction.
The best time to mow your lawn isthe early afternoon.
At thistime the grass has dried and the newlycut area
will not be exposedto the direct sun.
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Forbestresults,adjustthemower cuttingheightsothat
the mower cuts off onlythe top one-thirdof the grass
blades (See Fig. 11). For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your widthof cut and mow slowly.
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Certain types of grass and grass conditionsmay re-
quire that an area be mulched a second time to com-
pletely hide the clippings. When doing a secondcut,
mow across or perpendicularto the first cut path.
Change yourcuttingpatternfrom week to week. Mow
northto southone week then changetoeast towest the
next week. This willhelp preventmattingand graining
of the lawn.
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FIG. 11
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