RECOIL
STARTING
SYSTEM
This unit is equipped
with an engine
recoil
starting
system.
If the battery is too weak
to start engine,
Io Set parking
Brake.
2, Turn key to ON position,
3,
Make sure unit is in neutral position.
4.
Set deck to disengaged
position.
5.
Pull recoil cord to start engine°
Gasoline Filler
Cap __
_Recoil Starter
Handle
MOWING TIPS
• Mower should be properly leveled for best
mowing
performance,
See "TO LEVEL
MOWER
HOUSING"
in the Service
and
Adjustments
section
of this manual.
, The left hand side of mower
should
be
used for trimming,
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto
the area that has already been cut. Have
the cut area to the right ofthe riding mower.
This will result in a more even distribution
of clippings
and more uniform cutting.
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• When mowing large areas, start by turning
to the right so that clippings
will discharge
away
from
shrubs,
fences,
driveways,
etc.
After one or two rounds, mow in the
opposite
direction
making left hand turns
until finished,
• If grass
is extremely
tall, it should
be
mowed twice to reduce load and possible
fire hazard
from dried clippingsr
Make
first cut relatively
high; the second
to the
desired
height.
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• Do not mow grass when
it is wet.
Wet
grass will plug mower and leave undesir-
able clumps.
Allow
grass to dry before
mowing,
• Regulate
ground speed by selecting
a low
enough
gear to give the mower
cutting
performance
as welt as the quality of cut
desired,
• When
operating
attachments,
select
a
ground speed that will suit the terrain and
give best performance
of the attachment
being used.