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MOWING TIPS
• The cutting deck should be properly
leveled for best mowing performance.
See “TO LEVEL DECK” in the Service
and Adjustment section of this manual.
• The left hand side of the deck should be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the mower.
This will result in more even distribution
of clippings and a more uniform cut.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and possible
fire hazard from dried clippings. Make
first cut relatively high; second to desired
height.
• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet
grass will plug the deck and leave unde-
sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
going slow enough to allow proper deck
cutting performance as well as the quality
of cut desired. When operating attach-
ments, select a ground speed that will
suit the terrain and give best perfor-
mance of the attachment being used.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold
starting procedures below.
• Insert key into the ignition and turn the
key clockwise to “START” position and
release the key as soon the engine
starts. Do not run the starter continu-
ously for more than 15 seconds per
minute. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, push the throttle
control into the choke position, wait a few
minutes and try again. If the engine still
does not start, move the throttle control
back into the fast position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
above)
• When the engine starts, slowly pull the
throttle control back until the engine
begins to run smoothly. If the engine
starts to run roughly, press the throttle
control back forward to choke the engine
for a few seconds. Then continue to pull
the throttle control back to the fast
position.
• The PTO switch and ground drive can
now be used. If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute using
the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)
• When the engine starts, slowly pull the
throttle control back until the engine
begins to run smoothly. Continue to pull
back on the throttle control in small steps
allowing the engine to accept small
changes in speed and load, until the
throttle control is completely in the fast
position. If the engine starts to run
roughly, press the throttle control back
forward to choke the engine for a few
seconds. Then continue to pull the
throttle control back slowly to the fast
position. This may require an engine
warm up period from several seconds to
several minutes, depending on the
temperature.
OPERATION