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OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)
When starting the engine for the first time or ifthe engine
has run out of fuel, itwilltake extra 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 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.
• Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto "START"
position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do
not runstarter continuously for more than fifteen sec-
onds per minute. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, move throttlecontrolto fast position,
wait a few minutes and tryagain. Ifengine stilldoes not
start, move the throttle control back to the choke
position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)
• When engine starts, move thethrottlecontroltothe fast
position.
• The attachments and ground ddve can now be used. If
the engine does notaccept the load, restartthe engine
and allow itto warm up for one minute usingthe choke
as described above,
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)
• When engine starts, allowengineto runwiththethrottle
control in the choke position until the engine runs
roughly,then move throttle controltofast position.This
may require an engine warm-up period from several
seconds to several minutes, depending on the tem-
perature.
• 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 mixturemay
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
isattached to tractor.
• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing
performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in
the Service and Adjustments section ofthis manual.
• 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 cutarea tothe rightof the
machine. This willresult in a more even distributionof
clippings and more uniformcutting.
• When mowing large areas, start byturning to the dght
so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs
fences, driveways, etc. After one ortwo rounds, mow
in the opposite direction making left hand turns until
finished (See Fig. 8).
• If grass is extremely tall, itshould be mowed twice to
reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-
pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second tothe
desired height.
• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass willplug
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 dis-
charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select-
ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting
performance as well as the quality ofcut desired.
• When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used.
FIG. 8
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