Craftsman 917258900 tractor

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OPE TION
MOWING TIPS
Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is
attached to tractor,,
. Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing
performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
o Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a
guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside
the runner' (See Fig. 9).
o 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 will result in a more even distribution of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
o When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right
so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,
fences, driveways, etco After one or two rounds, mow
in the opposite direction making left hand turns until
finished (See Fig° 11),,
If grass is extremely tail, 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 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 of cut desired.
° When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used.
FIG. 11
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