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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to
insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
(Recoil Start Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
1A. Fixed engine speed models go to Step 2.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
FIGURE 2.3
2. Push primer bulb three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to
restart a hot engine. See Figure 2.4.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
FIGURE 2.4
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
ROPE START
HANDLE
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
(SHOWN IN FAST
POSITION, FIGURE 2.1)
IGNITION
KEY
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
PRIMER
OIL
DIPSTICK
FUEL
CAP
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