Manual

Tips
OperatingTips
1. Checkthe blade rotation control or the PTOclutch for
correct adjustment. For the blades to disengage
correctly, the adjustment must be correct.
2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and
add oil if necessary.
3. If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is
attached to the spark plug.
4. Make sure all the belts are inside all the belt guides.
Seethe instructions on how to removeand install the
motion drive and mower drive belts.
5. Before you makean inspection, adjustment (except for
the carburetor), or repair, make sure the wire from the
spark plug is disconnected.
6. For longer life of the battery on electric start models,
charge the battery every three months.
7. Usethe speed control pedalto changethe ground
speed, not the throttle control.
8. Belt noise can occur when the blade is engaged. This
noise is normal and does not affect the operation of the
unit.
Mowingand BaggingTips
1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of the
mower deck. See"How To Level The Mower Deck" in
the Maintenance section.
2. For the mower deck to cut level, make sure the tires
have the correct amount of air pressure.
3. Everytime you usethe unit, check the blade. If the
blade is bent or damaged, immediately replacethe
blade. Also, make sure the nut for the blade is tight.
4. Keepthe blades sharpened.Worn blades will causethe
ends of the grass to turn brown.
5. Do not cut or bag grass that is wet. Wet grass will not
discharge correctly. Let the grass dry before cutting.
6. Usethe left side of the mower deck to trim nearan
object.
7. Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed area.The
result is a more even discharge of cut grass.
8. When you mow large areas,start by turning to the right
so that the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs,
fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in
the opposite direction making left turns until finished
(Figure 18).
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Figure 18: Mowing tips
9. If the grass is very high, cut two times to decreasethe
load on the engine. First cut with the mower housing in
the highest position and then lower the mower housing
for the second cut.
10. For better engine performance and an even discharge of
the cut grass, always operate the engine with the
throttle in FASTposition.
11. When you use a bagger, operate the engine with the
throttle in FASTposition andthe speed control pedal
pushed 1/3 forward.
12. For better cutting performance and a quality cut, mow
with the speed control pedal pushed 1/3 to 1/2 forward.
13. After each use, clean the bottom and top of the mower
housing for better performance. Also, a clean mower
housing will help prevent a fire.
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