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• The attachments and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow itto warm upfor one minute
using the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
below)
7. When engine starts, slowlypush
choke control in untilthe engine
begins to run smoothly. Continue to
push the choke control in small steps
allowing the engine to accept small
changes in speed and load, untilthe
choke control is fully in. Ifthe engine
startsto run roughly,pull the choke
controlout sn_htlyfor a few seconds
and then continueto push the control
in slowly.This may require an engine
warm-up period from several seconds
to several minutes, depending on the
temperature.
• The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up period and may
require the choke control be pulled out
slightly.
NOTE: Ifat a highaJtitude(above3000 feet)
orin coldtemperaturss(below32 F)the
carburetorfuel mixturemay needto be
adjustedfor best enginepedormance.See
%0 ADJUST CARBURETOR"in theService
and AdjustmentssectionofthLsmanual.
MOWlNGTIPS
• Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance. See =TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual
• The left hand side of mower should be
used fortrimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area tothe rightofthe tractor.
This will result in a more even distribu-
tion of clippingsand more uniform
cutting.
• When mowing large areas, start by
turningto the right so that clippingswill
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns untilfinished.
• 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 toassure bettermowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower the best cuttingperformance as
well as the qualityof 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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