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Maximum rear discharge
will occur when the Clip
Director knob is all the way
to the left (BAG) position.
As the Clip Director knob is
moved toward the right
(MULCH) position, less
grass will be discharged
though the rear discharge
guard.
Are You Ready to
Mow?
Be sure to wear protective clothing. Long pants and eye protection
can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects. Wear footwear that
protects your feet and won't let you slip if you mow on slopes or
uneven ground.
OPERATION
MOWING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the mower for the first time, please review
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (
page 2
)
and
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (
page 6).
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
1. Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON 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. HXEA type:.
Pull the starter grip [1]
lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter
grip gently.
To keep the blades from
turning and to prevent the
mower from moving
forward, always release
the blade control lever [2]
and drive clutch lever [3]
when you pull the starter.
HMEA electric start type:
Turn the key switch to the START [1]
position and hold it there until the
engine starts.
When the engine starts, allow the key
switch to return to the ON [2] position.
NOTICE
Do not use the starter for more than 5
seconds or starter motor damage may
occur. If the engine fail to start, release
the switch and wait 10 seconds before
operating the starter again.
HMEA manual start:
Turn the engine switch ON.
The engine switch must be in
the ON position to start the
engine with the recoil starter.
Place your foot on the mower
deck step. Pull the starter grip
lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull briskly.
Return the starter grip gently.
4. Move the throttle lever
[1] 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 [4] 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. Place the throttle lever in the STOP position.
2. Remove and dry the spark plug. When installing the spark plug,
screw it in finger tight and correctly seated. Using the correct size
ON
[1]
ST
OP
[2]
[1]
ST
OP
[3]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[3]
[1]
[2]
[1]
[3]
[2]
[4]
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