Mowing Tips - Craftsman 917.288670 Operator's Manual

MOWING TIPS
Tire chains cannot be used when the
mower housing is attached to tractor.
• Mower should be properly leveled for best
mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL
MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
•Drtve so that cftppings are discharged onto
the areathat has already been cu_. Have
the cut area to the right of the tractor, This
will result in a mere even distrtbution of
clEppings and more umform cuthng.
• Whe n mowln g large areas, start by turning
to the rtght 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.
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• If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and possible
fire hazard from dried clippings. Make
first cut relatively high; the second to the
desired height.
• Do not mow grass when _t ts wet. Wet
grass w_ll plug mower and leave undesir-
able clumps. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mow-
ing performance and proper dtscharge
of mater_al. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough speed to give the
mower cuthng performance as well as the
quality of cut desired.
• When operating attachments, seiect a
ground speed that will sutt the terratn and
gwe best performance of the at-[achment
being used.
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