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IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is
shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in
the engine.
NOTE:
Gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this
machine. The use of gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
Operator presence control bar
Starter
handle
Handle knobs
Air filter
Operator presence control bar –
must
be held down to the handle to start the
engine. Release to stop the engine.
Starter handle –
used for starting engine.
Mulcher door –
allows con ver sion to
discharging or bagging operation.
Drive control bar –
used to engage pow-
er-pro pelled forward mo tion of mower.
Gasoline filler cap
Muffler
Grass
catcher
Housing
Drive control bar
Mulcher door
Spark plug
Drive cover
Engine oil cap
with dipstick
Fuel valve lever
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with
the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
Learn and understand their meaning.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com mis sion.
WARNING:
The blade turns when the engine is running.