Operation
CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check fuel level. Remove any debris from around the underside
of the lawn mower.
Starting
1. Pull the safety control bar up towards the handlebar and
continue to hold while pulling the recoil handle.
2. Grasp the recoil starter and slowly pull until you feel resistance.
Let the cord retract a little bit and then pull the cord rapidly to
start the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the lawn mower.
Releasing the safety control bar stops the engine.
If the engine fails to start after several pulls of the recoil starter,
allow the motor to cool down. Check the cause of hard starting;
see the troubleshooting guide.
Stopping the Engine
1. Releasing the safety control bar automatically stops the engine.
The lawn mower can easily throw debris at great velocity, which
could cause personal injury or property damage. Do not run the
mower over loose gravel, sand or debris that can be expelled.
The lawn mower discharges cut material to the right. Always
try to mow with the uncut tall grass or weeds on the left.
• Always check your work area before mowing and remove any
debris that might tangle or damage the machine.
• If you do run into debris and the mower stops running or
becomes tangled, turn off the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire before attempting to dislodge the debris.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
1. Pull the height adjustment knob up or down to the desired
cutting height.
Attaching the Discharge Chute
1. Use the discharge chute to expel grass from the right side.
2. Pull upwards on the discharge deflector. The discharge chute
attaches to the bars on the deflector when raised.
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CAUTION
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WARNING
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