OPERATION
OPERATING TIPS
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Check the blade rotation controlfor correct adjustment. Forthe
blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor-
rect.
5. Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car-
buretor) or repair, make sure the wire fromthe spark plug isdis-
connected.
Before you use the unit, check the oil inthe engine and add oil 6.
if necessary.
Ifthe engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached
to the spark plug. 7.
Make sure allthe belts are Inside allthe belt guides. See the in-
structions on how to remove and install the motion drive and
mower drive belts.
Forlongerlifeofthebatteryonelectricstartmodels,chargethe
batteryeverythree months.
Use the speed control pedal to change the ground speed, not
the throttle control.
8. Beltnoisecanoccurwhenthebladeisengaged.Thisnoiseis
normalanddoes notaffectthe operationofthe unit.
MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS
1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of the mower
housing. See "How To Level The Mower Housing" in the Main-
tenance section.
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For the mower housing to cut level, make sure the tires have
the correct amount of air pressure.
Everytime you use the unit,checkthe blade. Ifthe blade isbent
or damaged, immediately replace the blade. Also, make sure
the nut for the btade is tight.
Keep the blade(s) sharpened. Worn blades willcause the ends
of the grass to turn brown.
5. Do not cut or bag grass that iswet. Wet grass will not discharge
correctly. Let the grass dry before cutting.
6. Use the left side of the mower housing to trim near an object.
7. Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed area. The result is a
more even discharge of cut grass.
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9.
When you mow large areas, start by turning to the rightso that
the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs, fences, drive-
ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direc-
tion making leftturns until finished (Figure 11).
Ifthe grass is very high, cuttwo times to decrease the load on
the engine. Firstcut withthe mower housing inthe highest posi-
tion and then lower the mower housing for the second cut.
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For better engine performance and an even discharge of the
cut grass, always operate the engine with the throttle in FAST
position.
When you use a bagger, operate the engine with the throttle in
FAST position end the speed controlpedal pushed 1/3 forward.
For better cutting performance and a quality cut, mow withthe
speed control pedal pushed 1/3 to 1/2 forward.
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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