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Failure to start
If the engine won’t start after you have operated the starter sev-
eral times, the engine may be flooded with excess fuel.
Use the following procedure to clean and start a flooded engine:
A. Release the stop/start bar.
B. Remove the spark plug, dry it, and then reinstall it.
Install the spark plug carefully by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
After the plug is seated, tighten it 1/8 to 1/4 turns with the
socket spanner to compress the washer.
C. Pull the stop/start bar towards the upper handle.
D. Operate the starter, as described above.
Mowing
WARNING!
Always observe the strictest safety procedures when
using the lawn mower.
Start the engine and allow it to run.
Keep a firm grip on the upper handle and stop/start bar; clutch
the propulsion lever, and walk along with it. Never run with the
mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground.
Maintain a stable footing.
Do not use the mower on a steep slope of more than 15°. If
mowing across slopes, never mow up and down. Be careful
when changing the direction of the mower on a slope.
NOTE:
The best result will be achieved if the grass is dry. Wet
grass will tend to clog the blade and the grass collection system.
Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year.
Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the
season or in drought conditions. Only about one third of the
grass height should be cut at this time.
If the lawn mower will not collect the cuttings efficiently, the
grass discharge chute may be blocked, the grass bag may be
full, or the underside of the mower deck may be clogged.
