Sears 917.383223 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass,
it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to
reduce
pushing effort ond to Keep from
overloading the engine and leaving clumps of
grass clippings.
For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of
cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower hous­
ing one (I) wheel adjuster setting higher than the
front for better discharge of grass.
For better grass bogging and most cutting con­
ditions, the engine speed should be set in the
''HIGH" (FAST) position.
When using a rear discharge lawn mower in
moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not
enter the grass catcher. Reduce ground speed
(pushing speed] and/or run the lawn mower over
the area a second time.
if a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side
of a rear discharge lown mower, mow in a
clockwise direction with a small overlap to col­
lect the clippings on the next pass.
Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled
with dirt and dust with use and catchers will col­
lect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose cat­
cher off with water and let dry before using.
Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean
of grass dippings and chaff. This will help engine
air flow ond extend engine life.
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