Forbest results,adjustthe tawnmower
cuttingheightso that the lawnmower
cuts off onlythe top one-thirdof the
grass blades. If the lawn is overgrownit
wilt be necessaryto raisethe heightof
cut to reducepushingeffortandto keep
from overloadingthe engineandleaving
clumpsof mulchedgrass.For extremely
heavygrass,reduceyour widthof cut
by overlappingpreviouslycut pathand
mowslowly.
MAX 1/3
° Certain types of grass and grass conditions
may require that an area be mulched a sec-
ond time to completely
hide the clippings.
When
doing a second
cut, mow across
(perpendicular)
to the first cut path°
o Change
your cutting
pattern from week
to week.
Mow north to south one week
then change
to east to west the next
week.
This wilt help prevent
matting
and
graining
of the lawn.
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE
AFTER
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**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
I - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or In high ouldoor lemperatureso
2 - Service more often tf operating tn dirty or dusty conditions.,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
,I - Charge 48 hours at end of season,
5 - And after each 5 hours of user
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments
will need to be made
periodically
to properly
maintain
your unit.
At least once a season,
check to see if
you should
make any of the adjustments
described
in the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual.
• At least once a year, replace
the spark
plug, clean or replace
air filter element
and check
blade for wear.
A new spark
plug and clean/new
air filter element
assure proper air-fuel
mixture
and help
your engine run better and last longer.
° Follow the maintenance
schedule
in this
manual.
BEFORE
EACH
USE
• Check engine
oil level.
= Check for loose fasteners,
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
10(See
"LUBRICATION
CHART").