Craftsman 917.270512 - Manual (Page 16)

MOWING TIPS
• Tire chains cannot be used when the
mower housing is attached to tractor.
• Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance. See “TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" In the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the machine.
This will result in a more even distribu­
tion of clippings and more uniform cut­
ting.
• When mowing large areas, start by turn­
ing to the right so that clippings will dis­
charge away from shrubs, fences, drive­
ways, etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until finished
• if grass is extremely tali, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and possi­
ble fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make first cut relatively high; the second
to the desired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet
grass will plug mower and leave unde­
sirable clumps. Allow grasdcto dr^ufi,,^
before mowing.
Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by se­
lecting a low enough gear to give the
mower the best cutting performance as
well as the quality of cut desired.
When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance of the at­
tachment being used.
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