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3. Mount the grass catcher:
-To fit: Raise the rear cover and hitch the grass catcher on rear of mower.
-To remove: Grasp and lift the rear cover, remove the grass catcher.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with petrol 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 vapours 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 the engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least 15
minutes after running.
7.2 TO START THE 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. When starting from cold or with a warm engine, turn throttle choke lever at anywhere between
“
”position to
“
”position. When operating, turn the throttle choke lever to “
”position. (
Fig.
10C)
3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in
Fig.
10D.
4. Grasp the starter handle as shown
Fig.
10D and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after the engine starts.
Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Fig.10C Fig. 10D
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.