Poulan 160886 - Manual (Page 14)

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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, 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 (See Fig, 12).
If grass is extremely fail, ii should be mowed twice
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reduce load and Dossibte fire ria/aid Irorri dried clip­
pings Make first cm reiatively high- the second to the
desired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wei 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 dis­
charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select­
ing a low enough gear to give the mower 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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