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1. Operate engine at approxinr^ately 3/4 to full throttle and regulate the Travel Control
Lever according to mowing conditions. As a genera! rule, set the throttle as low as
practical to obtain maximum fuel economy but high enough to avoid engine lug
down or labor which could cause overheating and poor mowing performance. Un-
less grass is unusually light, always operate in "Low" speed range.
2. If grass is heavy and higher than normal, results can be improved by mowing twice.
Make the first cut with the mower set higher than normal; then repeat with the
mower set at desired finished cut height. When mowing heavy grass, always dis-
charge clippings away from the uncut area.
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WARNING: Bf sute that the muvvei ilnve levi.'i is off, the encMiie is
shLJt off, the key removed and the bUide lias stopped spinninii Itefoie
attemptrif) to clean a pkigqed dischai chute.
3. Figures 11 and 12 illustrate two systems for mowing. If the grass is high or heavy,
always mow to throw the clippings away from the uncut area. Figure 12. If the
grass is light and more thorough mulching is desired, discharge tiie clippings toward
the center of the uncut area. Figure 11. When mowing in this manner, a final strip
of mulched clippings about three to four feet wide will remain near the center of
the tawn. This can be easily swept up to leave a well groomed appearance.
4. Trimming will be neater and closer by using the left side of the mower since the
clippings will be discharged away from the object. Also the safety shield over the
discharge opening prevents mowing as close to objects.
5. Always engage riding mower and mower drive systems smoothly.
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Be ceitain whoever operates the mower has read and understands
the safety rules in this manual.
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Remember, a careful operator is always the best insurance against an
accident. Give complete and undivided attention to the job at hand.
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CAUTION:
Clear the work area of objects which might he picked
up and thrown.
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