Sears 917.25591 - Manual (Page 12)

FIGUBi 23
FIGURE 24
Use the Runner on the right hand side as a guide; the blade
cuts approximately an inch outside the runrrer.
MEVER REMOVE DEFLECTOR. KEEP
HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER MOW­
ER.
1. Keep all Shields in place.
2. Before leaving operator's position:
a. Shift transmission to neutral.
b. Set parking brake.
c. Disengage attachment clutch.
d. Shut off engine.
Ba Remove ignition key.
3. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine,
4. Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine.
A NEVER ENGAGE ("ENGAGE" POSITION)
MOWER EXCEPT WHEN SITTING ON
TRACTOR SEAT,
TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER
HOUSING ATTACHED.
A READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA­
TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT­
ING YOUR MOWER. REFER TO PAGE 3.
5. Use Attachment Handle to lower mower into cutting posi­
tion, Start mowing at stow speed and Increase ground speed
by increasing throttle as conditions will permit Average
cutting height is approximately 2 - 1/2 to 2 - 3/4 inches.
Height of cut can be adjusted by mearrs of the Depth
Adjustment Knob (Fig. 25). Turn Depth Adjustment Knob
(clockwise or counterclockwise j to match pre­
selected Lift Control Laver mowing height
6. 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 distribution of clippings
and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas (Fig,
24), start by turning to the right so that the clippings will
be discharged away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc.
After two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making (eft hand turns until finished. If grass is extremely
tail, it should be mowed twice. The first time cut relatively
high. The second time to the desired height The left hand
side of mower should be used for trimming.
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