Operation
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Figure 5-1
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Starting Engine
WARNING:
Be sure no one other than the operator
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the
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upper handle. See Fig. 5-1.
NOTE:
Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.
2.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade
control against upper handle.
3.
Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and
start the engine. Repeat if necessary. See Fig. 5-1.
NOTE:
Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against
the rope guide.
4.
When engine warms up, push in the choke knob.
Stopping Engine
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
1.
WARNING:
Wait for the blade to stop completely
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the side discharge chute.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could
be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control
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against the upper handle to propel the mower. Release it to
disengage the drive.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge
chute from the mower and reinstall the mulching baffle. For
effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass has been
allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not
recommended. Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
WARNING:
The operation of any lawn mower can
result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower. The grass bag is equipped with
a bag-fill indicator to add convenience to your work. While the
mower is running, air will flow through the bag and into the
Grass Gauge. If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through
easily pushing the gauge up. If the grass catcher is full, air does
not flow through it allowing the gauge to fall. So the position of
the gauge acts as a bag-fill indicator signifying when to empty
the grass bag.
Attach grass catcher following instructions in “Setup and
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Adjustment”. Grass clippings will automatically collect in
the bag as you run the mower.
Operate the mower till the grass bag is full.
2.
Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control.
3.
Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.
While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and
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the lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up off the
adapter. The chute door will move the rope out of the way
of the bag.
Continuing to hold the lower handle, raise the rear of the
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grass bag and release the lower handle over a proper
receptacle. The grass bag will open and the grass clippings
will disperse. When replacing the grass bag, be sure the top
of the bag rests on the wire support between the handles.
