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OPERATION
OPERATING
TIPS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check the blade rotation control 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 ell 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.
6.
7.
8.
Before you make an inspection, adjustment
(except for the car-
buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis-
connected.
For longer life of the battery on electric start models, charge the
battery every three months.
Use the speed control pedal to change the ground speed, not
the throttle control.
Belt noise can occur when the blade is engaged. This noise is
normal and does not affect the operation of the unit,
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 Main-
tenance
section.
2.
3.
For the mower
housing
to cut level, make sure
the tires have
the correct
arr_unt
of air pressure.
Every time you use the unit, check the blade, Ifthe 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, Worn blades 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
11,
12.
13.
For better
engtne
performance
and an even discharge
of the
cut grass,
always
operate
the engine
with the throttle
in FAST
position.
When you use a bagger, operate the engine with the throttle in
FAST position and the speed control pedal pushed 1/3 forward.
For better cutting performance and a quality cut, mow with the
speed control pedal pushed 1/3 to 1/2 forward.
After each use, clean the bottom and top of the mower housing
for better performance
Also, a clean mower housing will help
prevent a fire.
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Figure 11
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