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OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
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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 trim-
ming.
Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area
that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the
machine.
This will result in a more even distribution of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right
so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,
fences, driveways, etc. After one or tworounds, mow
in the opposite direction making left hand turns until
finished (See Fig. 9).
If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to
reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried 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 matedaL 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 ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance
of
the attachment being used.
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