Operation Manual

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6.6 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MOWING
Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign objects which could
be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and
others as well as damage to property and surrounding objects.
Do not cut wet grass. For effective mowing do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of
the deck preventing proper mowing of the grass. Cut no more than 1/3 the length of the grass. The
recommended cut for mowing is 1/3 the length of the grass. Ground speed will need to be adjusted so the
clippings can be dispersed evenly into the lawn. For especially heavy cutting in thick grass it may be necessary
to use one of the slowest speeds in order to get a clean well mowed cut. When mowing long grass you may
have to cut the lawn in two passes, lowering the blade another 1/3 of the length for the second cut and perhaps
cutting in a different pattern than was used the first time.
Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will also help to clean up any stray clippings left on the lawn. The
mower should always be operated at full throttle to get the best cut and allow it to do the most effective job of
mowing. Clean underside of the deck. Be certain to clean the underside of the cutting deck after each use to
avoid a build-up of grass, which would prevent proper mulching.
Mowing leaves. The mowing of leaves can also be beneficial to your lawn. When mowing leaves make sure
they are dry and are not laying too thick on the lawn. Do not wait for all the leaves to be off the trees before you
mow.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.
Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired. If a large object has been struck during mowing this could cause terminal damage to
your machine.
6.7 GRASS CATCHER
If the grass catcher is full of grass, you will need to empty and clean the grass catcher, make sure it is clean
and ensure its meshwork is ventilated.
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6.8 DECK
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a build-up of grass clippings,
leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may
prevent proper mulching. The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool
(make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected) and never tilt towards the air filter as this can become
damaged.