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OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine
has run out of rue!, it will t_._keextra cranking time to move
fuel from the tank to the engine.
Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set parking brake.
Place g_ar shift iever in neutral (N) position
, Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.
Move throttie conbot to fast position
,, PulI choke con_,'rolout for a coid engine start attempt.
Fo_a w_m_ entitle sta_ attempt the choke controi may
not be needed.
Note: Before sta_ing, read the warm and coid star}sg
procedures beDw.
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position and release key as soon ss engine starts. Do
noJ run star!or continuously for more than fifteen sec-
onds per minute. !f the engiPe does not start after
several attempts, push choke centre! in wait a few
minutes and try again, tf engine still does not start, pull
the choke control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (500 F and above)
When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until
the engine begins to run smoothly. Ifthe engine starts
to run roughly, put! the choke controt ou_ slightly for a
few seconds and then continue to push the control in
slowly,
• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If
the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine
and aJtow it Io warm up for one minute using the choke
as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)
,, When engine sta_s, slowly push choke control in untit
the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push
the choke control in small steps attowing the engine to
accept small changes in speed and load, untii the
choke control is fully in. _f the engine starts to run
roughly, pu!l the choke control out slightly for a few
seconds and then continue to 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 pulted
out _sfightly
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 manuai.
MOWING TiPS
Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is
attached to tractor.
, Mower should be properly ieveled for best mowing
pedormance. See "TO LEVEl_ MOWER HOUSING" in
the Service and Adiustments section of this manuat.
', 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
tractor. This wil! result in a mare even distribution of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
o When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right
so that clippings wilI discharge away from shrubs,
fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow
in the opposite direction making left hand turns until
finished (See Fig. 10 }
If g_'ass ;s extremeiy tall, it shouid be mow_d twice to
reduce iced and possib e fire hazard from dried clip-
pings. Ma',<efirs_ cut relat vety high; the secededto the
desir_ d height.
, Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will p_ug
mower a_d leave undesirable clu _nps A'!,-,_¢g_ass to
dr_ before mowing.
• Aw_ss operator engne at rut! th_oit!e when mowin.g to
ass_ re better n owing performs.rice m,.d proper dis-
charge of matafi_l. Regulate gruund speea by seiect-
ing e !o_ ennt_gh gear to give the mower cuthog
pedormanee as weti as the quality of cut aesired.
, When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used.
FIG,, 10
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
iMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND
TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE
o The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-
pings many times and reduce them in size so that as
they fall or_o iha iawn they will disperse into the grass
and not be noticed. Also, tr_e mulched grass will
biodegrade quickty to provide nutrients for the lawn.
Always mu_c_ wth your highest engine (blade) speed
as this will provide the best recutting action of the
blades
Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends
to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.
The besttime to mow your lawn is the earty afternoon.
At this time _he grass has dried and the newly cut area
will not be exposed to the direct sun.
For best results, adjust the mower cuttihg height so that
the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass
blades (See Fig. 11). For extremely heaw mulching,
reduce your width of cut and mow slowly.
o Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-
quire tha_ an area be mulched a second time to com-
pletely hide the clippings When doing a second cut,
mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.
Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow
north to south one week then change to east to west the
next week. This will help prevent matting and graining
of the lawn.
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