Snapper S22675 Operater's Manual - Page 13

Assembly Mulching Tips • Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not sharp will cause the ends of the grass to Mulching finely cuts the grass so that the grass can be become brown. easily recycled. Because the nutrients are returned to • Clean the underside of the mower housing. Grass the soil, the lawn will need less fertilizer. To correctly and other debris can keep the mower from work- mulch the lawn, follow the tips below. ing correctly. • The grass must be dry. If the grass is wet, it will be difficult to cut and cause heavy clumps of If the quality of cut is marginal, try the following: grass. • Set the height adjusters at a higher cutting height. • The grass must not be too tall. The maximum • Cut the grass more frequently. height to effectively cut is 4 1/2 inches. Set the • Operate the mower at a slower ground speed. height adjusters so that only the top third of the • Overlap the cutting swaths instead of cutting a full grass is cut. swath with each pass. • If the grass is more than 4 1/2 inches high, two • Mow across the marginal areas a second time. mowings will be necessary. For the first mowing, set the height adjusters in the highest position. Then, lower the height adjusters for the second mowing. r n Preparing the Engine fo tio ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE Using the bottle of oil supplied in the carton, fill the t c engine with the proper amount of oil. See the engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of gasoline and o u oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage. N od WARNING: Follow the engine manufacr turer's instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Always use a safety gaso- p line container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the engine. When inside an e enclosure, do not fill with gasoline. Before R you add gasoline, stop the engine. Let the IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered and unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the muffler. NOTE: Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental engine cool for several minutes. factors. NOTE: The operation of a new engine will sometimes result in a slight amount of smoke. This smoke is caused by paint or oil on or around the muffler. This is normal and only expected during initial operation. Final Preparation Before you use the mower, check the assembly of the wheels, the handle, and the controls. Make sure all the fasteners are tight. Make sure the throttle control (if equipped) and the engine stop lever work correctly. If the mower is equipped with height adjusters, make sure the height adjusters function properly. Before starting the engine, make sure each height adjuster is set at the desired height. See "Adjusting The Height Of Cut" in the Maintenance sections. en 13