Craftsman 917.272230 - Manual (Page 18)

• The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up period and may
require the choke control be pulled out
slightly,
NOTE; If at a high attitude (above 3000 feet)
or in cotd tempCTatures (below 32 F) the
carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
ac^usted for best engine pOTormance, See
"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service
and A(|ustments section of this manual.
MOWINGTIPS
• 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 tractor.
This will result in a more even distribu­
tion of clippings and more uniform
cutting.
• When mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until finished.
If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dried dip­
pings. 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
undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry
before mowing.
Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting 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
attachment being used.
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