Poulan 271470 User Manual - Page 15

GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 271470 51 57 51 21 8 12 10 13 14 112 52 11 170 52 30 32 61 4 3 77 79 15 1 7 12 59 61 42 56 6 18 113 51 5 18 41 42 40 38 6 32 30 52 61 6 42 39 62 35 36 34 24 28 19 25 2 77 74 78 29 76 22 75 63 212 66 65 64 50 70 116 55 202 150 48 27 151 49 51 47 37 120 36 35 53 119 27 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • 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 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. • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. 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 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. 34 15