ENGLISH
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Cutting Height
Check the mower deck
cutting height settings, and
be sure that all four
adjustment levers [1] are
set to the same cutting
height position.
To adjust cutting height,
pull each adjustment lever
[1] toward the wheel, and
move it into another notch.
If you are not sure what
cutting height to select,
start with a high setting
and check the appearance
of the lawn after mowing a
small area. Then readjust
the cutting height if
necessary.
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the mower for the first time, please review
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (
page 2
)
and
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (
page 5).
Even if you have operated other mowers, take the time to become
familiar with how this mower works, and practice in a safe area until
you build up your skills.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area such as a garage. Your mower's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
STARTING THE ENGINE
The blade turns when you operate the starter. It is easiest to start the
engine in a clear or mowed area where the blade can turn freely.
1. Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON [2] position.
2. Move the throttle lever [1] to
the proper starting position.
COLD ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever [1] to
the CHOKE position [2].
WARM ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever [1] to
the FAST position [3].
3. Release the drive clutch lever.
If the drive clutch lever is
engaged, the mower will
move forward when you
operate the starter.
4. Pull back on the flywheel
brake lever [4] and hold it
against the handlebar.
5. Pull the starter grip [5] lightly
until you feel resistance, then
pull briskly. Return the starter
grip gently.
Keep your hands and feet
away from the mower deck at
all times when starting and
running the engine.
Continue to hold the flywheel
brake lever against the
handlebar; the engine will
stop if you release the lever.
6. Move the throttle lever away
from the CHOKE position [2]
as soon as the engine warms
up enough to run smoothly.
Put the throttle lever in the
FAST position [3] to mow or to
the SLOW position [6] to idle.
Flooded Engine
If the engine still refuses to start after several pulls on the starter, the
engine may be flooded.
To clear a flooded engine:
1. Remove and dry the spark plug. When installing the spark plug,
screw it in finger tight and correctly seated. Using the correct size
plug wrench, tighten it an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn so that the
washer is correctly compressed.
2. Put the throttle lever in the FAST position and repeat step 3 ~ 5
under
STARTING THE ENGINE
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