OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5)
When startingthe engine for the first time or ifthe engine has
runout of fuel, itwill take 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 clutchto "DISENGAGED" position.
• Move threttle control tochoke position.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting
proceduresbelow.
• 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. Ifthe engine does not start
after several attempts, move throttle control to fast
position,wait a few minutesand try again. If engine still
does not start, move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)
• When engine starts, move the throttle controltothe fast
position.
• The attachments and ground ddve 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 runwiththe throttle
control in the choke position until the engine runs
roughly,then move throttlecontrol tofast position.This
may require an engine warm-up period from several
secondsto several minutes,depending onthe tempera-
ture.
• 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 mixtu re may
need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO
ADJUST CARBURETOR" inthe 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 propedy leveled for best mowing
performance. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
• The lefthandsideofmowershould be usedfor trimming.
• Drivesothat clippingsare discharged ontothe areathat
has been cut. Have the cut area to the dght of the
machine. This wiltresult in a more even distributionof
clippingsand more uniformcutting.
When mowing largeareas, start byturningtothe rightso
thatclippings willdischarge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the
opposite direction making left handturns untilfinished
(See Fig. 7 ).
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• Ifgrass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to
reduce load and possible fire hazard from dded 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. AIIowgrasstodry
before mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing
toassure better mowing performance and proper dis-
chargeof material. Regulate ground speed by selecting
a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor-
mance as well as the quality of cut desired.
• When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suittbe terrain and give best performance of the
attachment being used.
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