– Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
– Raise the cutting height on your machine.
– Cut the grass more frequently.
– Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
•
After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need
to make more than a single pass over the leaves.
•
If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaves
on the lawn, mow at a higher cutting height and
then again at the desired cutting height.
•
Slow down your mowing speed if the machine
does not cut the leaves finely enough.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Always shut off the machine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and allow the machine to cool before
adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.
Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval: After each use
For best results, clean under the machine soon after
you have completed mowing.
1.
Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting.
2.
Move the machine onto a paved level surface.
3.
With the engine running and the blade engaged,
spray a stream of water in front of the right, rear
wheel
(Figure
Note:
The water will splash into the path of the
blade, cleaning out the clippings.
4.
When no more clippings come out, stop the
water and move the machine to a dry area.
5.
Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the
underside of the machine.
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