Case H40 - Operating Methods and Tips; Mowing Systems and Discharge; Trimming and Tractor Mounting

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Operate engine at approximately 3/4
throttle and regulate the ground speed
Travel Lever accordfng to mowing con-
ditions. As a general 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. Unless grass
is unusually light, always operate in
"Lawt' speed range.
Lf grass is heavy and higher than normal,
results can be improved by mow 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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n 1 strip !hed clip-
P~1g3 ~WUL ULL ee to four- A~EL wide will
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-emah near the center of the lawn. This
an be easily raked up to leave a well
roomed appearance.
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5. Trimming will be neater and closer by
using the right 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.
4. Figres 2 and 3 illustrat'e two systems
for mowing. If the grass is high or
heavy, always mow to throw the clip-
pings away from the uncut area, Figure
2. If the grass is light and more thor-
ough mulching is desired, discharge the
clippings toward the center of the uncut
Figure 2.
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6, Do not step on the mower deck when
getting on or off the tractor. If mounting
the tractor from the right side, place
your sight foot on the right foot rest,
your right hand on steering wheel and
left hand on the seat back and step onto
the tractor, swinging your left foot
through between the steering wheel an&
seat.
When mounting from the left wide, start
with your left foot on the left foot rest,
your left hand on steering wheel and
right hand on seat back and step onto
tractor swin~ing your right foot through
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between steering wheel and seat,
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Figure 3.