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If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately, press the push button switch and remove the magnetic bar. Inspect the machine and consult your Cramer dealer to
resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
The unit's steering control levers are very responsive. For smooth operation, move levers slowly, avoiding sudden movements.
Skill and ease of operation come with practice and experience. The machine can spin very rapidly. Use caution when making
turns and slow down before making sharp turns.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended
to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal-speed operation.
Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed in an attempt to
"jump" them as the operator could be thrown from the equipment. Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive wheel at the
obstruction. Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel around.
When turning on soft or wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel can
damage turf. Keep blades sharp. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which have been
sharpened incorrectly. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.
Never service the machine while magnetic bar is inserted. Always pull out the magnetic bar when you are going to work with
the machine. Always place deck blade switch in the disengaged position, place steering control levers in the park brake
position and remove the magnetic bar from switch. Block up mower when you must work under it. Wear gloves when handling
blades. Always check for blade damage if mower strikes a rock, branch, or another foreign object during mowing.
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Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmowed area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge towards the
outside the mowing area. Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left turns because side discharge is to the right. In
any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area because grass is then mowed "twice." Mowing twice puts an
unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.
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When mowing a lawn for the first time, cut grass slightly longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain. When
possible, it is best to use the cutting height that was used in the past. When cutting grass taller than six inches, you may want
to mow the lawn twice to achieve a better quality of cut.
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During normal mowing, cut only about 1/3 of the grass. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse
or it is the end of the mowing season.
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Alternate mowing pattern between cuts to keep the grass growing straight and better dispersion of the clippings.
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Remember, grass grows at different rates at different time of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the
same cutting height. As the growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot mow at a regular interval,
mow at a high cutting height at first, then mow again two days later at a lower cutting height.
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Raise the cutting height of the mower if the cutting width of the mower is wider than the previous mower. This ensures
that uneven turf is not cut too short.
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Raise the cutting height of the mower if the grass if slightly taller than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture.
Then mow it again with the cutting height set lower.
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This mulching system permits easy breakdown of the grass clippings and returns grass clippings back to the soil. For the
best mulching results, you never let your grass grow more than 1/3 longer than your desired height. When your grass reaches
that height, you cut the top 1/3 away.
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If the machine's forward motion must be stopped while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To
avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged.
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Charge the battery immediately.
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