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Start the engine carefully according to the instructions, with your 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
and obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge opening.
6.3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
During operation, tightly hold the brake handle with both hands.
Note: During operation, when the brake handle is released, the engine will stop and thus stop the lawnmower
from operating.
6.4 TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION:
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
Fig.7
6.5 CONNECTION FOR AUTO DRIVE
– SELF PROPELLED
After starting the engine, push the Self-drive control handle forward towards the upper handle, the lawnmower
will move forward automatically at a speed of about 3.6 km/h, release the self-drive handle, the lawnmower will
stop moving.
Fig.8
CAUTION:
your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 250mm.
Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall dry or wet grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may
build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard.
6.6 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MOWING
Clear lawn of debris
: Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other objects, which could be
accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious injury to the operator and others as
well as damage to property and surrounding objects.
Avoid cutting wet grass:
For effective mowing do not cut wet grass, because it tends to stick to the underside
of the deck preventing proper mowing of the grass clippings.
General Recommendations:
The recommended cut for mowing is 1/3 the length of the grass, to ensure a
healthy drought resistant lawn. When mowing long grass you may have to cut the lawn in two passes, lowering
the blade another 1/3 of the length for the second cut and perhaps cutting in a different pattern than was used
