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When cutting grass over six inches (15 cm) tall, first
mow using the rear discharge at the highest cutting
height setting, and walk slower than normal; then mow
again at a lower setting for best lawn appearance. If
the grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of the
lawn, the lawn mower may plug up and cause the
engine to stall.
•
Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse
clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one
or more of the following:
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Sharpen the blade.
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Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
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Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower.
•
Cut the grass more frequently.
•
Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath
with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
•
After cutting the lawn, make sure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to
make one or more passes over the leaves.
•
Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower
does not cut the leaves finely enough.
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If you mow over oak leaves, you can add lime to the
grass in the spring to reduce the acidity of the leaves.
Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Service Item
Service Operation
Each
Use
5
Hours
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
Check the engine oil before each use.
X
Engine Oil
Drain and refill the engine crankcase with
fresh oil after the first five hours of
operation. Thereafter, change the oil
every 50 operating hours or yearly.
X
Housing
Clean built-up grass clippings and dirt.
X
Fasteners
Check the blade and the engine mounting
fasteners. Keep all fasteners tight to keep
the lawn mower in safe working condition.
X
Air Filter
Clean the pre-cleaner every 25 operating
hours or yearly. Clean the paper cartridge
every 100 operating hours or yearly.
Clean these elements more frequently in
dusty operating conditions.
X
Blade
Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain it
more frequently if the edge dulls quickly
in rough or sandy operating conditions.
X
Blade Brake
Check the stopping time every 50
operating hours or at the start of each
mowing season. The blade must stop
within three seconds of releasing the bail;
if it does not, see your Authorized Service
Dealer for repair.
X
Self-propel
Drive
(Self-propelled
model only)
Adjust the cable and grease the rear axle
fittings.
X
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