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OPERATION
TO
START
ENGINE
(See
Fig.
6)
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine
has run out of fuel,
it
will take extra cranking time to move
fuel from the tank to the engine.
Sit on seat in operating position, depress
clutchlbrake
pedal and set parking brake.
*
Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.
*
Move throttle control to choke position.
NOTE:
Before starting, read the warm and cold starting
procedures below.
Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START"
position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not
run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per
minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts,
move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes
and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throt-
tle control back to the choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50" F and above)
When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast
position.
*
The attachments 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 engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle
control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly,
then move throttle control to fast position. This may require
an engine warm-up period
fr~m several seconds to several
minutes, depending on the temperature.
The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-
up period.
NOTE:
If
at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture
may
need to be adjusted for best engine performance.
See
'TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
MOWING
TIPS
*
Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is
attached to tractor.
*
Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing perfor-
mance. See "TO
LEVEL
MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide.
The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner
(See Fig.
7).
*
The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.
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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 clip-
pings and more uniform cutting.
*
When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so
that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, dri-
veways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite
direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig.
8).
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; the second to the desired
height.
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0
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 discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by selecting 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 attach-
ment being used.
FIG.
8