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2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
6.5 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MOWING
Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign objects which could
be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator
and others as well as damage to property and surrounding objects.
Do not cut wet grass. For effective mowing do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of
the deck preventing proper mowing of the grass. Cut no more than 1/3 the length of the grass. The
recommended cut for mowing is 1/3 the length of the grass. Ground speed will need to be adjusted so the
clippings can be dispersed evenly into the lawn. For especially heavy cutting in thick grass it may be
necessary to use one of the slowest speeds in order to get a clean well mowed cut. When mowing long grass
you may have to cut the lawn in two passes, lowering the blade another 1/3 of the length for the second cut
and perhaps cutting in a different pattern than was used the first time.
Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will also help to clean up any stray clippings left on the lawn. The
mower should always be operated at full throttle to get the best cut and allow it to do the most effective job of
mowing. Clean underside of the deck. Be certain to clean the underside of the cutting deck after each use to
avoid a build-up of grass, which would prevent proper mulching.
Mowing leaves. The mowing of leaves can also be beneficial to your lawn. When mowing leaves make sure
they are dry and are not laying too thick on the lawn. Do not wait for all the leaves to be off the trees before
you mow.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine
. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.
Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired. If a large object has been struck during mowing this could cause terminal damage to
your machine.
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