Operator's Manual

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• To improve cut quality, use slower ground speed. For
best results on average lawns, operate the engine at full
throttle while controlling the ground speed with the
transmission. Operate the tractor at 2 to 3.5 MPH (3.2
to 5.6 kms/hr) while mowing grass. Excessive ground
speed may result in uneven cutting.
• Air is required to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do
not set the height-of-cut so low as to totally surround
the mower by uncut grass.
• Always try to have one side of the mower free from
uncut grass, which allows air to be drawn into the
mower.
• If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the
mower you previously used, raise the cutting height to
ensure uneven turf is not cut too short. Average lawns
are usually cut at a height between 2 and 3 inches (5 to
7.6 cm).
• To cut long or wet grass, raise the cutting height and cut
the grass. Then, cut the grass again using the lower,
normal setting.
• If you must stop while mowing, a clump of grass
clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move
onto a previously mowed area with the blades engaged
and then raise the attachment to disperse the clippings
evenly.
• Use the washout port to clean clippings and dirt from
the underside of the mower after each use. If grass and
dirt build up inside the mower, cutting quality will
eventually become unsatisfactory.
• Keep the blade sharp. A sharp blade cuts cleanly
without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Tearing
and shredding slows growth and increases the chance of
disease. Every 30 days, check the blades for sharpness
and file down any nicks.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use • Wash the underside of the mower.
5 hours
• Inspect the blades.
• Check the belt tension (initial check only).
25 hours • Grease the mower spindles.
50 Hours • Check the belt tension.
Storage Service
• Wash the underside of the mower.
• Inspect the blades.
• Grease the mower spindles.
• Check the belt tension.
• Check the belts for wear and cracks.
• Paint chipped surfaces.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before you do
any maintenance. Set the wires aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plugs.