6.
When
engine
starts,
leave
throttle
control
in choke
position
until engine
warms
up and begins
to run roughly.
Once
rough
running
begins,
imme-
diately
move the throttle
control
to the
fast position.
Engine
warm-up
may
take from several
seconds
to several
minutes
(the colder
the temperature,
the longer
the warm-up).
* The attachments
can also be used dur-
ing the engine
warm-up
period.
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
manual).
MOWING
TIPS
* Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance.
See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"
in the
Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual.
. The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
. Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has already 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.
* When mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will
discharge
away from shrubs, fences,
driveways,
etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until finished.
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•
If grass
is extremely
tall, it should
be
mowed
twice to reduce
load and pos-
sible fire hazard
from dried clippings.
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
discharge
of
material.
Regulate
ground
speed
by
selecting
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 at-
tachment
being
used.
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