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TO START ENGINE
• To starta coldengine, push pdmer three
(3) times beforetryingto start. Use a firm
push. This stop is not usuallynecessary
when startingan engine which has
already run for a few minutes.
• Move throttle control lever to fast
position.
• Hold operator presence controlbar down
to the handle and pullstarter handle
quickly. Do not allow starter ropeto snap
back.
• To stop engine, release operator presence
cantrol bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you
do flood engine, wait a few minutes
before attempting to start end do not
repeat priming steps.
MOWlNGTIPS
• Under Gertain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloedthg the
engine and leaving clumps of grass
clippings. It may also be necessary to
reduce ground speed end/or run the
lawn mower over the area a second
time.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping previously
cut path and mow slowly,
• For better grass bagging end most
cutting conditions, the engine speed
should be set in the fast position.
• When using a rear discharge lawn
mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of
cut grass may not enter the grass
catcher. Reduce ground speed
(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
• If a trail of clippings is left on the right
side of a rear discharge mower, mow in
a clockwise direction with a small
overlap to collect the clippings on the
next pass.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with
use and catchers will collect less g_
To prevent this, regularly hose catchd
off with water and let dry before usinc.
• Keep top of engine around starter cl(
and clean of grass clippings and cha
This will help engine air flow and
extend engine life,
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance,keep
mower housingfree of built-upgrassand
trash. See"Cleaning" in Maintenancesestiq
of thismanual.
• The special mulchingblade willrecurthe
grass clippingsmany timesand reduce
them in size so that as they fail ontothe
lawn _
willdisperse intothe grassenc
not be noticed. Also, the mulchedgrass
biodegrade quicklyto providenutrientsfi
the isN_n. Alwaysmulch with your higha
engine (blade)speed as this willprovide
best recuttingactionof the blades.
• Avoidcuttingyour lawn when It is wet.
grass tendsto form dumps and interfer(
with the mulching action. The besttime
mow yourlawn isthe early afternoon. A
this lima the gress has dried end the ne_
cut area willnot be exposed to the direct
sun.
• For best results,adjustthe lawn mower
cutting hek3ht so _t
the lawn mower cu_
offonlythe top one-thirdof the grassbla,
If the lawn is overgrown itwill be necess_
to raise the heightof cut to reduce pushin
effortand to keep from overloadingthe
engine and leavingdumps of mulched
grass.For extremelyheavy mulching,
reduceyourwidth of cut by overlapping
previouslycut path and mowslowly,
• Certain types of grassand grass condltic
may require that en area be mulcheda
second _ne to completely hidethe
clippings. When doing asecond cot, rr_
acrossor perpendicular to the firstcut p_
• Change yourcuttingpettem from week 1
week. Mow north to south oneweek th_
change to east to west the next week. "1
will helpprevent malting and grainingof
lawn.
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