Preparation(Continued)
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Mulching Tips
Mulching finely cuts the grass so that the grass can be easily
recycled. Becausethe nutrients are returnedto the soil, the
lawn will need less fertilizer. To correctly mulch the lawn,
follow the tips below.
oThegrass must be dry. if the grass is wet, it will be
difficult to cut and cause heavyclumps of grass.
oThegrass must not be too tall. The maximum heightto
effectively cut is 4 1/2 inches.Set the height adjusters
so that only the top third of the grass is cut.
oif the grass is more than 4 1/2 inches high, two
mowings will be necessary. Forthe first mowing, set the
height adjusters in the highest position. Then, lower the
height adjusters for the second mowing.
o Keepa sharp edge on the blade.A bladethat is not
sharp will causethe ends of the grass to become brown.
- Cleanthe undersideof the mower housing. Grass and
other debris cankeepthe mower from working
correctly.
if the quality of cut is marginal, try the following:
oSetthe height adjusters at a higher cutting height.
, Cut the grass more frequently.
, Operatethe mower at a slower ground speed.
oOverlapthe cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
oMow across the marginal areasa second time.
Preparing the Engine
ENGINEDOESNOTCONTAINOiL ORGASOLINE
Using the bottle of oil supplied in the carton, fill the engine
with the proper amount of oil. Seethe engine manufacturer's
instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before
you usethe unit, readthe information on safety, operation,
maintenance,and storage.
WARNING:Faiiaw the engine manufacturer's
instructionsfar the type of gasoline and oil to
use. Always use a safe_ygasaiine container.
Denot smoke when adding gasoline to the
engine. When insidean enclosure, de net
filmwith gasaiine. Befereyau add gaseiine,
step the engine. Let the engineteamfar
several minutes.
iMPORTANT:This unit is equippedwith an internal
combustion engine and must not be usedon or nearany
unimproved forestocovered,brush-coveredor grass-covered
and unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark attester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
if a spark arrester is used, it must be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
in the Stateof Californiathe above is required by law
/Section 4442 of the California Public ResourcesCode).
Otherstates may have similar laws. Federallaws apply on
federal ands Seean Authorized Service Centerfor a spark
arrester for the muffler.
Note:Actual sustained enginepower will fikelybe lower due
to operating limitations and environmental factors.
Note: Theoperation of a new engine will sometimes result in
a slight amount of smoke. Thissmoke is caused by paint or
oil on or around the muffler. This is normal and only
expectedduring initial operation.
Final Preparatien
Beforeyou usethe mower, checkthe assembly of the
wheels,the handle,and the controls. Makesure all the
fasteners aretight. Make sure the throttle control (if
equipped) and the engine stop leverwork correctly.
if the mower is equippedwith height adjusters, makesure
the height adjusters function properly. Beforestarting the
engine, makesure eachheight adjuster is set at the desired
height. See"Adjusting TheHeight Of Cut" in the Maintenance
sections.
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