DR Power Lawn Mower Subaru Engine (January 2013 - March 2014) - Manual (Page 14)

14 DR ® SP22 MOWER
Mulching Plug
The Mulching plug can be inserted under the Discharge Guard into the hole at the rear of the Mower. This will keep the clippings
contained in the housing for more complete processing (mulching) of leaves and grass clippings.
Cutting Grass
 The Engine always operates at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of
material. The engine is equipped with an Auto-choke, which will cause the engine to run at a lower RPM when first started.
Allow the engine to come up to full speed prior to use.
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Do not cut more than a third of the grass blade at a time.
 When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower; then mow again at a
lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall.
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Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine
to stall.
 Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
 If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following:
o Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
o Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
o Raise the cutting height on your mower.
o Cut the grass more frequently.
o Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
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After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one
pass over the leaves so more of the lawn shows through.
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Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough.
Slope Operation
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry conditions.
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
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Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance.