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OPERATION
OPERATING
TIPS
2.
3.
4.
Check
the attachment
clutch
for correct
adjustment.
For the
blade(s)
to disengage
correctly,
the adjustment
must be cor-
rect.
Before
you use the unit, check the oil in the engine
and add oil
if necessary.
If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached
to the spark plug.
Make sure all the belts are inside all the belt guides.
See the in-
structions
on how to remove
and install the motion
drive and
mower
drive belts.
5.
Before
you make an inspection,
adjustment
(except for the car-
buretor)
or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis-
connected.
6.
Make sure the seat switch
wire is connected.
If the wire is not
connected,
the engine
will not start.
7.
For longer
life of the battery,
charge
the battery
every
three
months.
8.
Use the shift lever to change
the ground speed,
not the throttle
control.
9.
Belt noise can occur when the blade or clutch
is engaged.
This
noise is normal
and does
not affect the operation
of the unit.
10. To move forward,
always
release
the clutch/brake
pedal slowly.
MOWING
AND BAGGING
TIPS
1.
For a lawn to look better, check
the cutting
level of the mower
housing.
See "How To Level The Mower
Housing"
in the Ser-
vice And Adjustment
section.
2.
For the mower
housing
to cut level,
make sure the tires have
the correct
amount
of air pressure
(PSI).
3.
Every time you use the unit, check the blade. If the blade is bent
or damaged,
immediately
replace
the blade.
Also,
make sure
the nut for the blade is tight.
4.
Keep the blade(s)
sharpened.
A worn blade(s)
will cause the
ends of the grass to turn brown.
5.
Do not cut or bag grass that is wet. Wet grass will not discharge
correctly.
Let the grass dry before
cutting.
6.
Use the left side of the mower
housing
to trim near an object.
7.
Discharge
the cut grass
onto the mowed
area. The result is a
more even discharge
of cut grass.
8.
When
you mow large areas,
start by turning
to the right so that
the cut grass will discharge
away from shrubs,
fences,
drive-
ways, etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite
direc-
tion making
left turns
until finished
(Figure
11).
9.
If the grass is very high, cut two times to decrease
the load on
the engine.
First cut with the mower
housing
in the highest
posi-
tion and then lower the mower
housing
for the second
cut.
10.
For better
engine
performance
and an even discharge
of the
cut grass,
always
operate
the engine
with the throttle
in FAST
position.
11. When
you use a bagger, operate
the engine
with the throttle
in
FAST position
and the shift lever in first or second
gear.
12. For better cutting
performance
and a quality
cut, mow with the
shift lever in one of the slower
speeds.
13. After each use, clean the bottom
and top of the mower
housing
for better
performance.
Also, a clean mower
housing
wil! help
prevent
a fire.
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Figure 11
MULCHING
TIPS
When
you use a mulcher
attachment,
the grass is cut into very small
pieces.
These
small
pieces
will quickly
break
down.
Because
the
nutrients
are returned
to the soil, the lawn will need less fertilizer.
Too
correctly
mulch
the grass, follow
the steps below.
1.
Set the throttle
in the FAST position.
Operate
the mower
at a
slower
ground
speed.
If ground
speed is too fast, the grass will
not have an even cut.
2.
Keep a sharp
edge
on the blade.
A blade that is not sharp
will
cause the ends of the grass to become
brown.
3.
Make sure the grass
is dry. Wet grass
is difficult
to cut.
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5.
6.
7.
Set the height
of the mower
housing
so that only the top third
of the grass
is cut. If the grass
is too high, set the height of the
mower
housing
to the maximum
height. Then, lower the mower
housing
for the second
cut. Also,
instead
of using the full width
of the mower
housing,
mulch at half the width.
Clean the bottom
of the mower housing.
Grass and other debris
can keep the mower
from working
correctly.
If the grass
grows fast, mulch
more often.
If an area needs
improvement,
mulch
a second
time.
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