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6. Operating instructions
6.1 Before starting
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed in your mower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or
drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine
running or until the engine has been allowed to cool
for at least 15 minutes after running.
6.2 To start engine and engage blade
1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of
the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end
of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Before starting engine, please turn the fuel cock to the
“ ” position. (Fig.9D)
3. When starting cool engine, turn throttle choke lever to
“ ”position. (Fig.9A)
When starting warm engine and operating, turn throttle
choke lever to “ “ position. (Fig.9B)
4. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control handle
and hold it against the upper handle as shown in fig. 9C.
5. Grasp the starter handle as shown Fig. 9C and pull up
rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after engine
starts.
Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
Start the mower on a level surface, free of high grass or
obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not
start the engine when standing in front of the discharge
opening.
Fig. 9A Fig. 9C
Fig. 9B Fig. 9D